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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2").

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has measurements of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 91 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
56
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
53
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (808 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
62
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
very small sensor (1/2")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery power (500 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (808g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (500 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
Fujifilm HS50 EXR Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (808g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR EXR Processor II
Sensor type EXRCMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 808 grams (1.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $430 $500