Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung CL80

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and CL80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 13 months later than the CL80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Samsung CL80. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the CL80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CL80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and CL80.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.