Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
- Successor is Fujifilm XP80
(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
- Introduced February 2013

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 11 months later than the S3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S3500
Fujifilm XP70 | S3500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm XP70
S3500 | Fujifilm XP70 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S3500
Fujifilm XP70 | S3500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the S3500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and S3500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and S3500.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45S | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $199 | $85 |