Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-M1

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm X-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 3 years before the Fujifilm X-M1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm X-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Fujifilm X-M1. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outer 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-M1 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Fujifilm X-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the Fujifilm X-M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X-M1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X-M1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.