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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix XP11
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Revealed February 2013
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm XP10 versus Nikon S3500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was revealed 4 years prior to the S3500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XP10 grades against the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon S3500

 XP10 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the FujiFilm XP10

 S3500 XP10 
RevealedFebruary 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S3500

 XP10 S3500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm XP10 has external dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the XP10 versus the S3500.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and S3500.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
59
environment proofing
lighter than average (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography features
Nikon S3500 Sports photography features
29
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than average (135g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than competition (129 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
27
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
40
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (135g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon S3500
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 135g (0.30 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $175 $85