FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon S3500

Here is a in depth overview of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and S3500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was brought out 3 years earlier than the S3500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the F80EXR matches up versus the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR compared to the S3500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and S3500.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3500 will produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be behind in sensor tech.