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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
43
Features
25
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Revealed February 2013
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was manufactured 2 years later than the S3500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up vs the S3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm XP90 S3500 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2013More recent by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Fujifilm XP90

 S3500 Fujifilm XP90 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S3500

 Fujifilm XP90 S3500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 features physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the S3500.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and S3500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP90 and S3500.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP90 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
32
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography factors
Nikon S3500 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography info
Nikon S3500 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
45
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Nikon S3500
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon S3500
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2013-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-6.4
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 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 210 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $180 $85