Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony a1

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and a1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 11 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony a1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the a1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and a1 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and a1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony a1 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.