Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm J30

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm J30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 18 months after the Fujifilm J30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the Fujifilm J30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix J30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm J30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the Fujifilm J30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm J30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm J30.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.