Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced July 2012
- Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is very similar but the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") posses different sensor size.

The A3500 IS was launched 6 months later than the Fujifilm F800EXR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm F800EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm F800EXR
A3500 IS | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon A3500 IS
Fujifilm F800EXR | A3500 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR
A3500 IS | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS has got external 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) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm F800EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS and the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The A3500 IS uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 232 grams (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 143 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 300 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $115 | $330 |