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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
Nikon L20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm T500 L20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm T500

 L20 Fujifilm T500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm T500 L20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Nikon L20
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Nikon L20
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Nikon L20
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Nikon L20 Vlogging features
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix L20
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