Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S31
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S31 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
S31 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S31
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S31 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S31 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S31 | |
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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 |