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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75 Imaging
33 Features
26 Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched 4 years after the Fujifilm S8100fd which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm S8100fd in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd

		

		

			
 A3500 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8100fd A3500 IS 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd

		

		

			
 A3500 IS Fujifilm S8100fd 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS provides physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3500 IS and the Fujifilm S8100fd.
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 96 and 75 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3500 IS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
27
 manual focus
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm S8100fd as a Street photography camera
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (135g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
33
 great zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
68
 lighter than others in class (135 grams)
 provides focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
 flash built-in
 rather wide (27mm)
 long reach (486mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
42
 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
 manual focus
 rather wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Vlogging factors
34
 rather wide (28mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than others in class (135g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
24
 rather wide (27mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Launch price $115 $300