Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P80

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 4 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Nikon Coolpix P80. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Nikon P80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys exterior 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 P80 has sizing of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the P80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and P80 is 95 and 75 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and P80.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.