Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 20 months before the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.