Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S3500

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.