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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 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 P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P510
  • Newer Model is Nikon P530
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced within a month of the P520 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the P520 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon P520

 Fujifilm T500 P520 

Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Fujifilm T500

 P520 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P520

 Fujifilm T500 P520 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon P520 has specifications of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the P520.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and P520 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and P520.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon P520 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Nikon P520 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Nikon P520 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P520 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Nikon P520 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
57
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Nikon P520
41
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Nikon P520
35
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P520
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix P520
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix P520
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $380