Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm JX500

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm JX500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was manufactured 7 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the Fujifilm JX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Fujifilm JX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm JX500 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Fujifilm JX500.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F800EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.