Fujifilm JV150 vs Nikon S3500

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm JV150 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 4 years before the S3500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up vs the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JV150 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the S3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JV150 and S3500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JV150 and S3500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.