Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S800c, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S800c (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 3 years earlier than the S800c which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the S800c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S800c
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S800c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
S800c | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+359k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S800c
Fujifilm F500 EXR | S800c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got physical dimensions 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 S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the S800c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S800c is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S800c.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2013-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 819k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 184 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 140 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $430 | $290 |