Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L21

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L21, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 2 years later than the L21 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the L21 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Nikon L21 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L21 has measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the L21.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and L21 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and L21.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.