Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm S9800

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 5 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the Fujifilm S9800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Fujifilm S9800. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S9800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the Fujifilm S9800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S9800 is 91 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.