Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20
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96 Imaging
40 Features
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Portability
83 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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83 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Key Specs
Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
(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 X20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
- Later Model is Fujifilm X30
Photography Glossary Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon A3500 IS versus Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
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Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3500 IS grades versus the Fujifilm X20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Fujifilm X20. The full galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm X20
| A3500 IS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A3500 IS
| Fujifilm X20 | A3500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm X20
| A3500 IS | Fujifilm X20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | April 2013 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys outer measurements 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 X20 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3500 IS vs the Fujifilm X20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm X20 is 96 and 83 respectively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm X20.
Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Canon A3500 IS will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm X20
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition (353g)
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Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (270 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Canon A3500 IS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography info
lighter than competition in class (135g)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (353g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging with Canon A3500 IS
Vlogging with Fujifilm X20
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (353g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Fujifilm X20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Fujifilm X20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-04-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4 | EXR Processor II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS X-TRANS II |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 2/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.8 x 6.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 58.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 85 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/1000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 353 grams (0.78 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | 270 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | NP-50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $115 | $500 |
