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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JV105
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
  • Launched February 2013
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm JV100 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was brought out 4 years before the S3500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the JV100 scores against the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Nikon S3500

 JV100 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the FujiFilm JV100

 S3500 JV100 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2010More modern by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S3500

 JV100 S3500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 features physical measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JV100 versus Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the JV100 versus the S3500.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and S3500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and S3500.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to render greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged JV100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JV100
Street photography with Nikon S3500
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography info
Nikon S3500 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (126g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Vlogging info
Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Nikon S3500
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Alternative name FinePix JV105 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch price $99 $85