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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Launched July 2009
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and S3600 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 5 years prior to the S3600 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the S3600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm Z35 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm Z35

 S3600 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 54 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm Z35 S3600 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S3600 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the S3600.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and S3600 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and S3600.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3600 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging factors
Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (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 - 230 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $200