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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 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 XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was revealed 13 months later than the Fujifilm XP50 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A3500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm XP50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm XP50

 A3500 IS Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm XP50 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP50

 A3500 IS Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP50 has dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm XP50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP50 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
68
lighter than competition (135g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
34
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 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 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 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 rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 220 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $115 $180