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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2013
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm T500 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm T500

 S3500 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm T500 S3500 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Nikon S3500 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (129g)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
31
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S3500
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