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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon S3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and S3500 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the S3500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the F300EXR grades against the S3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S3500

 F300EXR S3500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S3500 F300EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S3500

 F300EXR S3500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR versus the S3500.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and S3500.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S3500 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
33
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
Nikon S3500 Sports photography details
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (215g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (129g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3500 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S3500
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix S3500
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $85