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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2016
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon B500

 Fujifilm SL1000 B500 

Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 B500 Fujifilm SL1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2013More modern by 38 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon B500

 Fujifilm SL1000 B500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography info
Nikon B500 Street photography info
56
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (659g)
52
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (541g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Nikon B500 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (350 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography details
Nikon B500 Travel photography details
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good battery (350 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (659g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
59
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (900mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon B500 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
45
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
Nikon B500 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (659 grams)
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (541 grams)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon B500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon B500
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix B500
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