Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 10 months earlier than the Fujifilm X-S1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the Fujifilm X-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers 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) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has sizing of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the Fujifilm X-S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X-S1 is 91 and 52 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Fujifilm X-S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.