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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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 S2000HD vs Nikon B500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and B500 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was revealed 8 years prior to the B500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the B500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S2000HD B500 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 B500 Fujifilm S2000HD 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm S2000HD B500 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S2000HD versus Nikon B500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD against the B500.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and B500 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S2000HD and B500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon B500 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography features
Nikon B500 Portrait photography features
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography features
Nikon B500 Street photography features
38
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography advice
Nikon B500 Sports photography advice
23
incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography information
Nikon B500 Travel photography information
53
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (414mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
better than average battery (600 per charge)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (541 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography advice
Nikon B500 Landscape photography advice
30
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
45
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery (600 shots)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Nikon B500
21
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (541 grams)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDNikon Coolpix B500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Nikon Coolpix B500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2016-02-23
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 23-900mm (39.1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 grams (0.94 lb) 541 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 600 photographs
Battery format - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $300