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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched February 2013
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm A150 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was brought out 5 years earlier than the S3500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm A150 matches up against the S3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm A150 S3500 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm A150

 S3500 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm A150 S3500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A150 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A150 versus Nikon S3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A150 versus the S3500.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A150 and S3500.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to result in more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography details
Nikon S3500 Street photography details
54
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (130g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average (129 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3500 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $85