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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and B500 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 6 years before the B500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the B500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 B500 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR B500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has exterior 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) and the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the B500.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and B500 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and B500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon B500 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Nikon B500 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon B500
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon B500
69
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon B500 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon B500 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
27
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix B500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 541g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $430 $300