Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 20 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.