Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon AW130

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon AW130, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and AW130 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 5 years earlier than the AW130 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the AW130 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix AW130. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon AW130 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the AW130.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and AW130 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and AW130.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.