• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 182.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm AX650 advantages over Nikon S3500

  • Less expensive
    $90 vs $140 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 420 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S3500 advantages over Fujifilm AX650

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    129g vs 168g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1400 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm AX300

Fujifilm AX650
Fujifilm AX300
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Fujifilm AX300

Nikon S3500
Fujifilm AX300
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Fujifilm AX300

Compared to Fujifilm AX550

Fujifilm AX650
Fujifilm AX550
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Fujifilm AX550

Nikon S3500
Fujifilm AX550
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Fujifilm AX550

Compared to Sony WX80

Fujifilm AX650
Sony WX80
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Sony WX80

Nikon S3500
Sony WX80
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Sony WX80

Compared to Nikon S5200

Fujifilm AX650
Nikon S5200
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Nikon S5200

Nikon S3500
Nikon S5200
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S5200

Compared to Nikon L32

Fujifilm AX650
Nikon L32
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm AX650 vs Nikon L32

Nikon S3500
Nikon L32
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $119
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

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