Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L20

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon L20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and L20 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and L20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 24 months later than the L20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the L20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Nikon Coolpix L20. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon L20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the L20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L20 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L20.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.