Clicky

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the B500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the B500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm T500 B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm T500

 B500 Fujifilm T500 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2013Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm T500 B500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 provides external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has sizing of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the B500.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and B500 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and B500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Nikon B500 Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Nikon B500
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (600 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Nikon B500
76
lighter than others in class (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
59
good battery (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (600 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon B500 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix B500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 541 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $300