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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A3500 IS was unveiled 4 months after the Fujifilm XF1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A3500 IS scores versus the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Fujifilm XF1

 A3500 IS Fujifilm XF1 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A3500 IS

 Fujifilm XF1 A3500 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm XF1

 A3500 IS Fujifilm XF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS has got external measurements 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 XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS and the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A3500 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon A3500 IS will offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (135g)
offers touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (255g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
no Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (255g)
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Canon A3500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISFujifilm XF1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Fujifilm XF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 255 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $115 $380