Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon B500

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and B500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was manufactured 5 years prior to the B500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up vs the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Nikon Coolpix B500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the B500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and B500 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and B500.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.