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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Released February 2016
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and B500 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was launched 4 years prior to the B500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the B500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR B500 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 B500 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR B500 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Nikon B500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs the B500.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and B500 is 54 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and B500.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon B500 Street photography highlights
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average (808 grams)
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (541 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (500 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
small sensor (1/2")
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon B500
56
good battery life (500 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (808 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (541g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon B500 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (500 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
45
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon B500 as a Vlogging camera
59
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (808 grams)
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (541g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Nikon Coolpix B500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
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 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808g (1.78 lbs) 541g (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 life 500 photos 600 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $500 $300