Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon D3500

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Fujifilm X100T vs Nikon D3500

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Differences

Fujifilm X100T advantages over Nikon D3500

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
52 mm vs 69 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
6.0 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.1 fps vs 5.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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 X100T

Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.9 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 330 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.57x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
13 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Attractive, retro rangefinder-style design; Excellent still image quality; Great, sharp f/2 35mm-equivalent lens; Overall better operation than the X100S with improved controls and dials; Improved optical viewfinder coverage; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Low-light AF still slow and inconsistent; Video quality still compromised by moire and lack of image stabilization; Buffer depths could be better when shooting RAW.
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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 Fujifilm X100

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$1200
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100

Nikon D3500

Fujifilm X100

$709
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$1200
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Integrated ND filter

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Fujifilm X100

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100S

$1299
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
External Mic Jack

$1099
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S

Nikon D3500

Fujifilm X100S

$709
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$1099
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100F

Nikon D3500

Fujifilm X100F

$709
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$899
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D3500 vs Fujifilm X100F

Compared to Canon SL2

Fujifilm X100T

Canon SL2

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X100T 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 Canon SL3

Fujifilm X100T

Canon SL3

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$632
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X100T 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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