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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced about the same time to the L820 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the L820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon L820

 Fujifilm T500 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Fujifilm T500

 L820 Fujifilm T500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L820

 Fujifilm T500 L820 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L820 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the L820.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and L820 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and L820.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L820 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Nikon L820 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
38
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (470g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Nikon L820 Sports photography features
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L820 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than others in class (136g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (675mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (470g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Nikon L820
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
36
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Nikon L820
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
24
relatively wide (23mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (470g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L820
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix L820
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 470g (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 life - 320 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $192