Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S8500

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8500 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the Fujifilm S8500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features external 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 S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the Fujifilm S8500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8500 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S8500.

All in all, both cameras have the same resolution but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.