Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Nikon S3500

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.