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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2013
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm X-A10 S3500 
IntroducedDecember 2016February 2013More modern by 46 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm X-A10

 S3500 Fujifilm X-A10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm X-A10 S3500 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography information
69
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
33
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography information
Nikon S3500 Street photography information
76
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Sports photography details
Nikon S3500 Sports photography details
61
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Travel photography information
Nikon S3500 Travel photography information
86
great battery pack (410 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (129g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
41
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging features
Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
62
screen is selfie friendly
has face detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm X-A10Nikon Coolpix S3500
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