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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Nikon P500
(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
  • Refreshed by Nikon P510
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Nikon P500

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR P500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 P500 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P500

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR P500 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography features
Nikon P500 Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography information
Nikon P500 Street photography information
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon P500 Sports photography highlights
62
great zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
very small sensor (1/2")
36
great zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Travel photography with Nikon P500
56
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
47
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
more heavy than average (494g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P500 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
38
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P500 as a Vlogging camera
59
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors (808 grams)
26
relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (494 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Nikon P500
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRNikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Nikon Coolpix P500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lbs) 494 gr (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $399