Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Revealed February 2013

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was introduced within a month of the S3500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the S3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S3500
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm T500
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Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S3500
Fujifilm T500 | S3500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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).
Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the S3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and S3500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.4 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 129 grams (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $0 | $85 |