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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon L26
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon L26

 Fujifilm T500 L26 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Fujifilm T500

 L26 Fujifilm T500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L26

 Fujifilm T500 L26 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than average (136g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
62
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
28
really wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L26
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix L26
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