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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JX500 versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 24 months prior to the S3600 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the S3600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm JX500 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm JX500

 S3600 Fujifilm JX500 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm JX500 S3600 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 features physical measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 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 that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the S3600.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and S3600.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Nikon S3600
55
lighter than competition (113g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
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MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (113 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $200