Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70
Portability
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96 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs
Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Announced January 2014
- Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
- Successor is Fujifilm XP80
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Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm XP70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm XP70
| A3500 IS | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon A3500 IS
| Fujifilm XP70 | A3500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP70
| A3500 IS | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP70 has measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS against the Fujifilm XP70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm XP70.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older A3500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography factors
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (135g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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lighter than average (135 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 9cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 210 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | NP-45S |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $115 | $199 |