Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon B500

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and B500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and B500 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 5 years before the B500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the B500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Nikon Coolpix B500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon B500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the B500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and B500 is 52 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and B500.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon B500 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.