Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm SL300

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 12 months before the Fujifilm SL300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm SL300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Fujifilm FinePix SL300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm SL300 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. 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) while the Fujifilm SL300 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm SL300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the Fujifilm SL300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm SL300 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm SL300.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.