Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung SH100

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and SH100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced at a similar time to the SH100 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the SH100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features external 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) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the SH100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SH100 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and SH100.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.