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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 3 years before the S33 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the S33 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S33

 Fujifilm T500 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Fujifilm T500

 S33 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S33

 Fujifilm T500 S33 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 features outer measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S33 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the S33.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and S33.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T500 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm T500 will produce greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Nikon S33
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (4.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S33 Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than competition in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
58
environment proofing
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (221g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
Nikon S33 Vlogging information
35
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
29
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S33
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 220 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $150