Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2012

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon L26, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the L26 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was released 12 months after the L26 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Nikon Coolpix L26. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Nikon L26 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon L26
Fujifilm T500 | L26 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm T500
L26 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L26
Fujifilm T500 | L26 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon L26 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the L26.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and L26.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm T500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $70 |