Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon P500

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was released 24 months after the P500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up against the P500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon P500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the P500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and P500 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and P500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm SL1000 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.