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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Announced February 2013
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 13 months earlier than the S3500 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 matches up versus the S3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm JX500 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S3500 Fujifilm JX500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm JX500 S3500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX500 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the S3500.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and S3500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Nikon S3500
55
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography features
Nikon S3500 Sports photography features
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography features
Nikon S3500 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography details
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-02-21
Body design 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113g (0.25 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $85