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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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 A100 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 5 years before the S3500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm A100 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm A100

 S3500 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm A100 S3500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the S3500.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and S3500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
Nikon S3500 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (124g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (129g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
Nikon S3500 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
31
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $85