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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released February 2013
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm X30 S3500 
ReleasedAugust 2014February 2013Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm X30

 S3500 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm X30 S3500 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (423 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Nikon S3500 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (423g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (129g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
41
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
Nikon S3500 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (423 grams)
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 129 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $85