Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced 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
- Launched February 2013

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was introduced around the same time to the S3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T550 scores versus the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S3500
Fujifilm T550 | S3500 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm T550
S3500 | Fujifilm T550 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S3500
Fujifilm T550 | S3500 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the S3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T550 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and S3500.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 gr (0.30 pounds) | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical 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 feature | ||
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $160 | $85 |