Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P520

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the P520 (18MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and P520 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 3 years earlier than the P520 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the P520 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix P520. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon P520 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon P520 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the P520.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and P520 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and P520.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P520 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.