Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X100

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 4 months earlier than the Fujifilm X100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the Fujifilm X100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Fujifilm FinePix X100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers outer 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) while the Fujifilm X100 has specifications of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the Fujifilm X100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X100 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.