Canon A810 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A810 and Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is relatively close but the A810 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The A810 was announced 14 months after the Fujifilm F500 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the A810 scores versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A810 and Fujifilm F500 EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A810 and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A810 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more modern A810 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.