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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 12 months prior to the L830 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon L830

 Fujifilm T500 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Fujifilm T500

 L830 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L830

 Fujifilm T500 L830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 features outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has proportions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the L830.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and L830 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and L830.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Nikon L830 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Nikon L830
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Nikon L830 Travel photography information
76
lighter than average (136 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (508 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L830 Landscape photography advice
42
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
28
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than competitors (508g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon L830
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 508 grams (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 photos
Battery style - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $300