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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and P950 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 10 years before the P950 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the P950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm F500 EXR P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 P950 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2011More modern by 109 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm F500 EXR P950 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers physical 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 P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") and a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the P950.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and P950 is 91 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and P950.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
57
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Nikon P950
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
53
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,005 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon P950
48
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon P950
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Nikon P950
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,005 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2020-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 300 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 1005 grams (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $430 $797