Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm Z30
A3500 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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 |
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm Z30
A3500 IS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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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 |