Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Samsung TL500

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 6 months later than the TL500 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and TL500.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.