Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A2

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the Fujifilm X-A2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Fujifilm X-A2. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. 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) and the Fujifilm X-A2 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the Fujifilm X-A2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X-A2 is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X-A2.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.