Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) is fairly similar but the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The A3500 IS was brought out very close to the Fujifilm HS35EXR and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS35EXR has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS vs the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 96 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The A3500 IS features the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging.