Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm X30

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") provide different sensor size.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The A3500 IS was introduced 19 months earlier than the Fujifilm X30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3500 IS scores against the Fujifilm X30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Fujifilm X30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS and the Fujifilm X30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm X30.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3500 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3500 IS will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.