Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX90V

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HX90V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 5 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX90V will render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.