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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
49

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 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 P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Replacement is Nikon P1000
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 3 years prior to the P900 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the P900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon P900

 Fujifilm T500 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Fujifilm T500

 P900 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedMarch 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P900

 Fujifilm T500 P900 
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon P900 has specifications of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the P900.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and P900 is 95 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and P900.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Nikon P900 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
45
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Nikon P900 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (360 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Nikon P900 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
good battery power (360 per charge)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (899 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P900 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (360 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
53
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (899g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P900
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix P900
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-03-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 899 grams (1.98 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
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 - 360 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $600