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Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100V
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3400
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Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X100F versus Nikon D3500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was launched 19 months before the D3500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X100F scores vs the D3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Nikon D3500

 Fujifilm X100F D3500 
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Fujifilm X100F

 D3500 Fujifilm X100F 
RevealedAugust 2018January 2017Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Nikon D3500

 Fujifilm X100F D3500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100F has got physical dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Nikon D3500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X100F versus Nikon D3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100F against the D3500.

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100F and D3500 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100F and D3500.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X100F will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography details
Nikon D3500 Street photography details
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (365 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100F
Sports photography with Nikon D3500
69
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (390 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
70
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (1,550 shots)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography details
Nikon D3500 Travel photography details
77
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
great battery (1,550 shots)
lighter than competition (365 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (390 per charge)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (1,550 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging information
Nikon D3500 Vlogging information
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
31
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (365 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100F vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Nikon D3500
 Fujifilm X100FNikon D3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X100F Nikon D3500
Category Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-01-18 2018-08-29
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0 -
Total lenses - 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469 grams (1.03 pounds) 365 grams (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
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 life 390 pictures 1550 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,300 $397