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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly comparable but the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor size.

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The A3500 IS was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm F500 EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3500 IS scores versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 A3500 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm F500 EXR A3500 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 A3500 IS Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3500 IS against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The A3500 IS includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more recent A3500 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
68
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging info
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $115 $430