Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Olympus SP-100

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.