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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 3 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm Z30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm Z30

 A3500 IS Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm Z30 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30

 A3500 IS Fujifilm Z30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3500 IS features 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) while the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS against the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
25
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing distance 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format 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 135g (0.30 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $115 $150