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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
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Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P510
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and P500 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 10 months later than the P500 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the P500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Nikon P500

 Fujifilm X-S1 P500 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2011Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 P500 Fujifilm X-S1 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P500

 Fujifilm X-S1 P500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the P500.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and P500 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and P500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P500 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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focusing manually
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Nikon P500
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (920 grams)
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Nikon P500
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flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (920g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (494g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography info
Nikon P500 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P500 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (920g)
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quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (494g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon P500
 Fujifilm X-S1Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Nikon Coolpix P500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-24 2011-02-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $399