FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S3500
F300EXR | S3500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S3500 | F300EXR | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S3500
F300EXR | S3500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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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 |