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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JZ505
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
  • Introduced February 2013
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the S3500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the JZ500 scores against the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S3500

 JZ500 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S3500 JZ500 
IntroducedFebruary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S3500

 JZ500 S3500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ500 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ500 vs the S3500.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and S3500.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Nikon S3500 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
67
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
31
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S3500
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Also called FinePix JZ505 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $85