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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm T500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched within a month of the Fujifilm T500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm T500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm T500

 A3500 IS Fujifilm T500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm T500 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm T500

 A3500 IS Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3500 IS has outer dimensions 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 T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm T500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm T500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (135 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography info
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (135g)
supports touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than others (136g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (136g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix T500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
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