Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4200

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S4200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 12 months prior to the Fujifilm S4200 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the Fujifilm S4200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S4200 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S4200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the Fujifilm S4200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S4200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.