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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony S950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and S950 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and S950 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 23 months later than the S950 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S950 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 S950 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony S950

 Fujifilm F500 EXR S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys physical 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) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the S950.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and S950.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography info
Sony S950 Portrait photography info
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
Sony S950 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography advice
Sony S950 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography info
Sony S950 Landscape photography info
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Sony S950
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $430 $130