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Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix T400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
43
Features
25
Overall
35

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm T400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 159g - 104 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 T400 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T400 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T400 was released 13 months earlier than the S3500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T400 matches up vs the S3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T400 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm T400 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm T400

 S3500 Fujifilm T400 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm T400 S3500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T400 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T400 vs the S3500.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T400 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T400 and S3500.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T400 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Street photography details
Nikon S3500 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T400 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (129 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography factors
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T400 Vlogging details
Nikon S3500 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
31
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm T400 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T400 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix T400Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T400 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-02-21
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 180 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $85