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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 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 Real 3D W1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 260g - 124 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3500 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 A3500 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W1 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm Real 3D W1 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1

 A3500 IS Fujifilm Real 3D W1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1 has measurements of 124mm x 68mm x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 260 grams (0.57 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm Real 3D W1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS and the Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A3500 IS to give more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (260 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W1
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (260 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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screen size is good (2.8 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (260 grams)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W1
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 RP (Real Photo) 3D
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 260g (0.57 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 68 x 26mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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