Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX5

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 7 months later than the HX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys external 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 HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR should have a benefit in sensor innovation.