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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S31 (1/2.9") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the S31 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the S31 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S31

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S31 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S31 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S31

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S31 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S31 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the S31.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S31.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S31 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Nikon S31 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
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environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S31 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (215 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment sealing
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon S31 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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good maximum aperture (f)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S31 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S31
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix S31
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $430 $90