Fujifilm X-A10 vs Nikon P500

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon P500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and P500 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and P500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was revealed 5 years after the P500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades versus the P500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A10 and Nikon P500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 compared to the P500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and P500 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and P500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-A10 will show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.