FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the HS10 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS10 was revealed 6 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HS10 matches up versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F500 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the HS10 vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 60 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS10 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.