Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 6 years prior to the Fujifilm X-A3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the Fujifilm X-A3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Fujifilm X-A3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers exterior 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 X-A3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-A3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the Fujifilm X-A3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X-A3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X-A3.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-A3 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.