Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Old Model is Nikon D80
- Refreshed by Nikon D7000

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and D90 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and D90 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 2 years after the D90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the D90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Nikon D90. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon D90
Fujifilm F500 EXR | D90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | October 2008 | More modern by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
D90 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon D90
Fujifilm F500 EXR | D90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the D90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and D90 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and D90.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon D90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon D90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2008-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 703 grams (1.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 977 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 850 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $430 | $1,199 |