Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is very close but the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3500 IS was brought out 18 months later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS and the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The A3500 IS contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The fresher A3500 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.