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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500

Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Launched February 2016
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced 3 years prior to the B500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the B500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon B500

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S1 B500 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S1

          

          

            
 B500 Fujifilm S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon B500

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S1 B500 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon B500 has proportions 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 S1 and Nikon B500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the B500.
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and B500 is 60 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and B500.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

            Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography details
Nikon B500 Portrait photography details
56
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm S1 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon B500 as a Street photography camera
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others (680 grams)
52
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than average (541g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Nikon B500
57
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (350 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
51
 great zoom range (23-900mm  39.1 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (600 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Travel photography highlights
Nikon B500 Travel photography highlights
63
 better than average battery life (350 per charge)
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than others (680g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
 good battery pack (600 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (23mm)
 long zoom (900mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average (541g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Nikon B500 Landscape photography details
58
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (350 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
 really wide (23mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 good battery pack (600 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging information
Nikon B500 Vlogging information
57
 rather wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than others (680g)
27
 really wide (23mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than average (541g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix B500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2016-02-23
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 541 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
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 350 shots 600 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $300