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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 2016
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and B500 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was launched 5 years before the B500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores against the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm F600 EXR B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 B500 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2016August 2011More recent by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm F600 EXR B500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the B500.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and B500 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and B500.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon B500 Portrait photography factors
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MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Sports photography with Nikon B500
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon B500
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good battery power (600 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon B500 Landscape photography features
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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quite wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon B500 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
27
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (541g)
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-11 2016-02-23
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 541g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 600 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $230 $300