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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2000
  • Successor is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 10 years after the Fujifilm S1 Pro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S1 Pro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S1 Pro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2000More modern by 127 months
Display dimension3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k200kCrisper display (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Fujifilm S1 Pro Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1 Pro

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Fujifilm S1 Pro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 Pro has specifications of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the Fujifilm S1 Pro.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1 Pro is 91 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1 Pro.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
Fujifilm S1 Pro Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (820g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (3MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (820 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (3 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (3 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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can't record video
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S1 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S1 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRFujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2000-08-08
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3040 x 2016
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 320
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 200k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 820g (1.81 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1")
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 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $430 $2,000