Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Additionally Known as Wi-Fi

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
Galaxy Camera | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 25 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers physical 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Galaxy Camera.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also called as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 300 grams (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $430 | $450 |