Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX10V

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HX10V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 13 months earlier than the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with external measurements 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 Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the HX10V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.