Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon S3500

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and S3500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was announced around the same time to the S3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores versus the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR features physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR versus Nikon S3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the S3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and S3500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and S3500.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3500 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.