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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon S3600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the S3600 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the S3600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm T500 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm T500

 S3600 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm T500 S3600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the S3600.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and S3600.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
Nikon S3600 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Nikon S3600
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than others (136g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competition (125g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
Nikon S3600 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (136g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 230 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $200