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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(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
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
  • Launched February 2013
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm T550 S3500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm T550

 S3500 Fujifilm T550 

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm T550 S3500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T550
Sports photography with Nikon S3500
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3500 Travel photography advice
75
lighter than average (136g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
47
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging info
Nikon S3500 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
31
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm T550 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Nikon Coolpix S3500
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