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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2013
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 13 months before the S3500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm JX550 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm JX550

 S3500 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm JX550 S3500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JX550 provides exterior 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) while the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the S3500.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX550 and S3500.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
29
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
Street photography with Nikon S3500
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
Nikon S3500 Sports photography details
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
68
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (129g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography highlights
33
decently wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging info
Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
31
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX550 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 113 grams (0.25 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $85