Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X-S1

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 14 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the Fujifilm X-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Fujifilm X-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has proportions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the Fujifilm X-S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm X-S1 is 95 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm X-S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T500 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm T500 will give you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit in sensor technology.