Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S3500

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon S3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and S3500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was released 18 months before the S3500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up vs the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the S3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S3500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon S3500 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.