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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 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 S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon S5300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the S5300 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the S5300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm T500 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Fujifilm T500

 S5300 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm T500 S5300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Nikon S5300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the S5300.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and S5300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and S5300.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Nikon S5300 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5300 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography factors
42
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
35
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon S5300
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.7-6.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 138g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 180 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $180