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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
44
Features
43
Overall
43

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm IS Pro, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm IS Pro which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the Fujifilm IS Pro for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm IS Pro 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2007Newer by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm IS Pro Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm IS Pro

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm IS Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm IS Pro has sizing of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm IS Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the Fujifilm IS Pro.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm IS Pro is 91 and 55 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm IS Pro.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography details
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
46
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm IS Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix IS Pro
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2007-07-13
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 920g (2.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $430 $0