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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 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 JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 13 months prior to the S3500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores vs the S3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm JZ100 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 S3500 Fujifilm JZ100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm JZ100 S3500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the S3500.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and S3500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography details
Nikon S3500 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
31
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
Hot shoe
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) 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 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 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $190 $85