Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR was introduced in January 2011 and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR was introduced in April 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/1.6-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 360 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 15x vs 5x
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
      Larger Sensor 1/2-inch vs 1/1.6-inch
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 12,800
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.3
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.3 vs f/5.1
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) vs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,20012,800
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/1.6-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 30.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR features a 12 megapixel 1/1.6-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8 x 6 mm and a total area of 36 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR come with NP-50 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR has a single xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR, and up to 1/1500 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.30 m Auto ISO on Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR body has dimensions of 104 x 63 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.48 x 1.3") and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR body has dimensions of 98 x 59 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.32 x 0.91"). Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR weighs 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      104 mm

      63 mm

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      98 mm

      59 mm

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      63 mm

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      59 mm

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      33 mm

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      23 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and give both of them the score of 54 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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