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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S3500 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 3 years before the S3500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S3500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S3500 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S3500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the S3500.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S3500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S3500 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
31
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
Nikon S3500 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Nikon S3500 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
32
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $430 $85