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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was revealed 4 years before the S3600 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JX350 matches up against the S3600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Nikon S3600

 JX350 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the FujiFilm JX350

 S3600 JX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S3600

 JX350 S3600 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX350 provides external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the JX350 compared to the S3600.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and S3600.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JX350 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography information
Nikon S3600 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Sports photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography features
Nikon S3600 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (130 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography information
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Nikon S3600
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (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 life 180 photos 230 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $200