Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
- Launched December 2016
(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
- Introduced February 2013
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon S3500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and S3500 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-A10 was manufactured 3 years after the S3500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A10 matches up against the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Nikon S3500
Fujifilm X-A10 | S3500 | |||
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Introduced | December 2016 | February 2013 | More modern by 46 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm X-A10
S3500 | Fujifilm X-A10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon S3500
Fujifilm X-A10 | S3500 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon S3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 against the S3500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and S3500 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A10 and S3500.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S3500 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A10 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X-A10 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-12-01 | 2013-02-21 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.4-6.4 |
Number of lenses | 54 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | None1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 410 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-W126S | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $499 | $85 |