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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured at a similar time to the S5200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the S5200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm T500 S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Fujifilm T500

 S5200 Fujifilm T500 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm T500 S5200 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the S5200.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and S5200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Nikon S5200
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Nikon S5200
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
Nikon S5200 Travel photography details
75
lighter than others (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Nikon S5200 Vlogging factors
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S5200
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 160 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $130