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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix JX355
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX350 was released 3 years before the S3500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the JX350 matches up vs the S3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Nikon S3500

 JX350 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the FujiFilm JX350

 S3500 JX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S3500

 JX350 S3500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX350 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JX350 and the S3500.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and S3500.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged JX350 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography highlights
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography details
Nikon S3500 Street photography details
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lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Nikon S3500
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (129g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
33
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S3500
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Also called FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-02-21
Body design 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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.4-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $85