Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S3500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S3500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 19 months later than the S3500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon Coolpix S3500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Nikon S3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the S3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S3500 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and S3500.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3500 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.