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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Announced February 2013
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S3500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 3 months after the S3500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the S3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm X20 S3500 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm X20

 S3500 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm X20 S3500 
AnnouncedApril 2013February 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the S3500.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and S3500 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S3500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon S3500 will render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
33
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Nikon S3500 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average (353 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
60
good battery life (270 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (129 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
40
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (353g)
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm X20Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X20 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-04-29 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 353g (0.78 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 270 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $500 $85