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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 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 D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Old Model is Nikon D3400
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon D3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and D3500 (24MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and D3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 6 years before the D3500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the D3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon D3500

 Fujifilm T500 D3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Fujifilm T500

 D3500 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2013More modern by 68 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon D3500

 Fujifilm T500 D3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 provides physical 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) while the Nikon D3500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon D3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the D3500.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and D3500 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and D3500.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T500 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon D3500 will offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Nikon D3500
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (365g)
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography advice
Nikon D3500 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (1,550 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Nikon D3500
76
lighter than competitors (136g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery power (1,550 shots)
lighter than average in class (365 grams)
has bluetooth
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,550 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D3500 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (365 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon D3500
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon D3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon D3500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2018-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 365g (0.80 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 - 1550 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $397