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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 A3500 IS Fujifilm F800EXR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm F800EXR A3500 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR

 A3500 IS Fujifilm F800EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (232g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
50
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix F800EXR
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