Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X10

Lets look much closer at the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm X10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") have different sensor size.

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The A3500 IS was manufactured 6 months later than the Fujifilm X10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3500 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm X10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Fujifilm X10. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm X10 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm X10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A3500 IS against the Fujifilm X10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm X10 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm X10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon A3500 IS will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.