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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm XP70 S3500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S3500 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm XP70 S3500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"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).

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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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography information
Nikon S3500 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Nikon S3500
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
65
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (129 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography advice
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (129g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix S3500
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