Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon P500

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon P500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and P500 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and P500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was released 2 years later than the P500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the P500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon P500 has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the P500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and P500 is 87 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and P500.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-A1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.