Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.