Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S620
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S620 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and S620 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S620 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 24 months later than the S620 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the S620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Nikon Coolpix S620. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S620
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S620 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
S620 | Fujifilm F500 EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S620
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the S620.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S620.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F500 EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 120 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $430 | $37 |