Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 23 months earlier than the EX2F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outer dimensions 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 Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and EX2F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and EX2F.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.