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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3500 IS was launched 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A3500 IS grades against the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A3500 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon A3500 IS

 Galaxy Camera 4G A3500 IS 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A3500 IS Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3500 IS versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
34
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
36
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $115 $550