Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon B700

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and B700 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 6 years earlier than the B700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the B700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Nikon Coolpix B700. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon B700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the B700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and B700 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and B700.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon B700 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.