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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2011
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 11 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm F500 EXR fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 fp L Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2011More recent by 124 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm F500 EXR fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sigma fp L in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the fp L.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and fp L.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
31
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
89
has manual focus
fantastic resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
environment sealing
supports focus by touch
fantastic resolution (61MP)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
fantastic resolution (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
38
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSigma fp L
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-05 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $430 $2,499