Fujifilm XF1 vs Nikon P500

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon P500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and P500 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 20 months later than the P500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XF1 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades vs the P500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 & Nikon Coolpix P500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Nikon P500 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has outer measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 and Nikon P500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 vs the P500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and P500 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and P500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.