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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
43
Features
25
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Launched March 2013
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 XP200 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP200 was manufactured very close to the S3500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP200 matches up vs the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm XP200 S3500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm XP200

 S3500 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm XP200 S3500 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2013Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 compared to the S3500.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and S3500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP200 and S3500.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography features
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP200
Street photography with Nikon S3500
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Travel photography details
Nikon S3500 Travel photography details
66
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP200
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
31
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-22 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-6.4
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 300 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $85