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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-S20
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3400
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon D3500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 2 years after the D3500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the D3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Nikon D3500

 Fujifilm X-S10 D3500 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2018Newer by 26 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 D3500 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon D3500

 Fujifilm X-S10 D3500 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 features physical dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Nikon D3500 has specifications of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon D3500 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 utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 against the D3500.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S10 and D3500 is 73 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and D3500.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-S10 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
MP count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Street photography camera
75
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (365g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Sports photography camera
86
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
70
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (1,550 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography advice
Nikon D3500 Travel photography advice
76
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count amazing (26MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
71
great battery (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (365 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,550 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3500 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (465 grams)
31
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (365 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Nikon D3500
 Fujifilm X-S10Nikon D3500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-S10 Nikon D3500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-10-15 2018-08-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 11
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Nikon F
Amount of lenses 54 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, 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 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lbs) 365 gr (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 325 photos 1550 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $999 $397