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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR 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 Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is very well matched but the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") feature different sensor measurements.

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The A3500 IS was introduced 13 months later than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3500 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 A3500 IS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR A3500 IS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 A3500 IS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS against the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The younger A3500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others (135g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography details
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography details
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lighter than others (135g)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $115 $0