Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S3500

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S3500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the S3500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the S3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the S3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and S3500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.