Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3500

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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon D3500

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T2 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T3
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Differences

Fujifilm X-T2 advantages over Nikon D3500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
49 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.05 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.77x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
13.7 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
13.7 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
26 vs 13 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon D3500 advantages over Fujifilm X-T2

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$597 vs $1100
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1550 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
615g vs 817g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality from both JPEGs and RAW files; Superb high ISO performance; Very fast hybrid AF; Robust weather sealing; Dual UHS-II card slots; 4K video.
Precise manual focus is tricky with fly-by-wire focusing; Battery life is only decent; Video quality still not on par with competing cameras.
Read our Fujifilm X-T2 Review

Great image quality for its class; Excellent high ISO performance for APS-C; Fast single-shot AF speeds; Compact, easy to use design; Incredible value at under $500 with lens.
11-point AF system feels out-dated; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Below average viewfinder coverage accuracy; No touchscreen; Limited wireless features.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Fujifilm X-T2

Olympus E-M1 II

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Nikon D3500

Olympus E-M1 II

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$899
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T20

$999
APS-C

Fast startup
More viewfinder magnification

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Nikon D3500

Fujifilm X-T20

$709
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Compared to Canon SL2

Fujifilm X-T2

Canon SL2

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

$709
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T3

$999
APS-C

Less expensive

$1299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Nikon D3500

Fujifilm X-T3

$709
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Compared to Canon SL3

Fujifilm X-T2

Canon SL3

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon SL3

Nikon D3500

Canon SL3

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Canon SL3

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