FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S1600 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") have different sensor measurements.

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The S1600 was unveiled 11 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1600 matches up vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the FujiFilm S1600 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S1600 against the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 78 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1600 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.