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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 4 years before the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the Fujifilm S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm S1 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S1 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has specifications of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the Fujifilm S1.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
31
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
56
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (680 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
better than average battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average (680 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography factors
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging information
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging information
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (680g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 680 grams (1.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $430 $400