Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L820

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and L820 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the L820 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the L820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Nikon Coolpix L820. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the L820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L820 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L820.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.