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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
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
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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