Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX400V

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HX400V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 4 years prior to the HX400V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX400V.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.