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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 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
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm JX370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 18 months after the Fujifilm JX370 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm JX370 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm JX370

 A3500 IS Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm JX370 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm JX370

 A3500 IS Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX370 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm JX370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3500 IS and the Fujifilm JX370.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm JX370 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm JX370.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than average (124g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than average (124g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm JX370
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-08-11
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1800s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 190 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $115 $159