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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Finepix Z91
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Older Model is Nikon D3400
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and D3500 (24MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and D3500 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Finepix Z90 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the D3500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Finepix Z90 scores vs the D3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Nikon D3500

 Finepix Z90 D3500 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 D3500 Finepix Z90 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2011Fresher by 93 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon D3500

 Finepix Z90 D3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3500 has specifications of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the D3500.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and D3500 is 96 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and D3500.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Finepix Z90 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D3500 will produce greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Finepix Z90 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
81
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Street photography advice
Nikon D3500 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (365g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
70
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (1,550 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3500 Travel photography highlights
68
comes with touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
better than average battery life (1,550 shots)
lighter than competition (365g)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography information
Nikon D3500 Landscape photography information
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,550 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging details
Nikon D3500 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (365g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon D3500
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Nikon D3500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Nikon D3500
Alternative name Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-05 2018-08-29
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 133g (0.29 lb) 365g (0.80 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 220 pictures 1550 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $220 $397