Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Nikon Coolpix AW120. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Nikon AW120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon AW120
Fujifilm T500 | AW120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Fujifilm T500
AW120 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon AW120
Fujifilm T500 | AW120 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon AW120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | |
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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 |