Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and P500 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and P500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was announced 24 months after the P500 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the P500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Nikon Coolpix P500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR provides external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and the P500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P500 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and P500.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS50 EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.