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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 4 years earlier than the S3500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm Z35 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S3500 Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm Z35 S3500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has got outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the S3500.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and S3500 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and S3500.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to offer extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Nikon S3500
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
Nikon S3500 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Nikon S3500
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography features
Nikon S3500 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
Nikon S3500 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $85