Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P500
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
- Later Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Launched February 2011
- Replacement is Nikon P510

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P500 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and P500 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and P500 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 18 months after the P500 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the P500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Nikon Coolpix P500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Nikon P500
Fujifilm F800EXR | P500 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
P500 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon P500
Fujifilm F800EXR | P500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR features physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon P500 has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon P500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the P500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and P500 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and P500.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR will have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon P500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-25 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Expeed C2 |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) | 494 grams (1.09 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 143 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50A | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $330 | $399 |