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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm XP30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 17 months after the Fujifilm XP30 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm XP30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm XP30

		

		

			
 A3500 IS Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2011Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon A3500 IS

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP30

		

		

			
 A3500 IS Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm XP30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3500 IS against the Fujifilm XP30.
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP30 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP30.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer A3500 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
28
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (135 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
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 lighter than competitors (135 grams)
 includes focus by touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
 environment sealing
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
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 quite wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competitors (135 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-08-16
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 165 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 200 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $115 $240