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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 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 T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 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 T550 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was launched at a similar time to the Fujifilm T550 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm T550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm T550

 A3500 IS Fujifilm T550 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm T550 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm T550

 A3500 IS Fujifilm T550 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm T550 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A3500 IS against the Fujifilm T550.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm T550.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm T550 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T550 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (136g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
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fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix T550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $115 $160