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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 12 months later than the S30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm T500 S30 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm T500

 S30 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm T500 S30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers 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) and the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the S30.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and S30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm T500 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm T500 will show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
24
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography info
Nikon S30 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
28
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Nikon S30
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
52
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S30 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
25
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
23
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 240 photos
Battery type - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $119