Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P510

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and P510 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 18 months earlier than the P510 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the P510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Nikon Coolpix P510. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Nikon P510 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has 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 P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon P510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the P510.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and P510 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and P510.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.