Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 12 months after the SP-600 UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SP-600 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.