Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X-A10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm X-A10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) is relatively close but the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm X-A10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon A3500 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X-A10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Fujifilm X-A10. The full galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Fujifilm X-A10 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the Fujifilm X-A10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm X-A10 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm X-A10.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A3500 IS offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The older A3500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.