Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8200

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 24 months prior to the Fujifilm S8200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the Fujifilm S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S8200. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S8200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the Fujifilm S8200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8200 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.