Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2012
(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

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and S3500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 13 months before the S3500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores against the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Nikon S3500
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S3500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
S3500 | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Nikon S3500
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has external measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the S3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and S3500.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon S3500 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-05 | 2013-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157g (0.35 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $85 |