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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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 P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P310
  • New Model is Nikon P340
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and P330 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 3 years before the P330 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the P330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon P330

 Fujifilm F500 EXR P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 P330 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon P330

 Fujifilm F500 EXR P330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the P330.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and P330 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and P330.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P330
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Nikon P330
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography features
Nikon P330 Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Nikon P330 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging info
Nikon P330 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon P330
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix P330
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-03-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $430 $500