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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 Galaxy Camera Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 Fujifilm F500 EXR Galaxy Camera 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
31
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (300g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
36
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSamsung Galaxy Camera
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