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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S5200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S5200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 3 years prior to the S5200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the S5200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S5200 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S5200

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S5200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the S5200.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S5200 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S5200.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S5200
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Nikon S5200 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S5200
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Nikon Coolpix S5200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.47 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 160 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $430 $130