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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ505
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was introduced 4 years earlier than the S3600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JZ500 matches up vs the S3600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Nikon S3600

 JZ500 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 S3600 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S3600

 JZ500 S3600 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S3600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the JZ500 versus the S3600.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and S3600 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and S3600.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older JZ500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Sports photography highlights
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
67
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (125g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Nikon S3600
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Also called as FinePix JZ505 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $200