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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon AW120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 13 months before the AW120 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the AW120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm T500 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm T500

 AW120 Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon AW120

 Fujifilm T500 AW120 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the AW120.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and AW120 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and AW120.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Nikon AW120 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition in class (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography details
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Nikon AW120 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon AW120
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 213 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $0 $350