• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm JX500 advantages over Nikon S3700

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.44 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Nikon S3700 advantages over Fujifilm JX500

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

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

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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 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 Nikon S80

Fujifilm JX500
Nikon S80
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S80

Nikon S3700
Nikon S80
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S80

Compared to Fujifilm JX580

Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm JX580
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JX580

Nikon S3700
Fujifilm JX580
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Fujifilm JX580

Compared to Fujifilm JX680

Fujifilm JX500
Fujifilm JX680
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm JX500 vs Fujifilm JX680

Nikon S3700
Fujifilm JX680
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Fujifilm JX680

Compared to Nikon S5300

Fujifilm JX500
Nikon S5300
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon S5300

Nikon S3700
Nikon S5300
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S5300

Compared to Nikon A300

Fujifilm JX500
Nikon A300
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm JX500 vs Nikon A300

Nikon S3700
Nikon A300
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Nikon A300

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