Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 3 years after the L20 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the L20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Nikon Coolpix L20. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon L20
Fujifilm T500 | L20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm T500
L20 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L20
Fujifilm T500 | L20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 has physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the L20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and L20.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to offer you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Nikon Coolpix L20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.1-6.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 135g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $120 |