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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
Nikon S800c
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon S800c

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S800c Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kCrisper screen (+359k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S800c

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S800c 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
31
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S800c
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Nikon S800c Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S800c Landscape photography advice
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (140 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon S800c
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRNikon Coolpix S800c
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