Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-100
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Launched January 2014

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SP-100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 4 years earlier than the SP-100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the SP-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm F500 EXR | SP-100 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
SP-100 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus SP-100
Fujifilm F500 EXR | SP-100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with outer 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 Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Olympus SP-100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the SP-100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SP-100 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SP-100.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Olympus Stylus SP-100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 594 grams (1.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 330 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $430 | $400 |