Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Leica CL

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Leica CL, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and CL (24MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and CL (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 7 years before the CL and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the CL in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Leica CL. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Leica CL Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Leica CL has measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Leica CL in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the CL.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CL is 91 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CL.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica CL will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.