Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S32

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and S32 (13MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm T500 was launched 13 months earlier than the S32 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the S32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon S32 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the S32.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and S32 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and S32.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm T500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm T500 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind in sensor technology.