Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S7000

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S7000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 5 years earlier than the S7000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the S7000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S7000. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon S7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers external 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) and the Nikon S7000 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the S7000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S7000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.