Canon S90 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon S90 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") use different sensor dimensions.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The S90 was manufactured 9 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S90 scores versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S90 versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S90 compared to the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S90 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.