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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2016
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the B500 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 4 years prior to the B500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon B500
Fujifilm SL1000 | B500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm SL1000
B500 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | January 2013 | More modern by 38 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon B500
Fujifilm SL1000 | B500 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 features outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon B500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the B500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and B500 is 61 and 68 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and B500.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 23-900mm (39.1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 7.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 659 grams (1.45 lbs) | 541 grams (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 pictures | 600 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $600 | $300 |