Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and the Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR, 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 F900EXR was introduced in January 2013. 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 F900EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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 F900EXR.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      •   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
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      •   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
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      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 F900EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm F500EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
      Lighter 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) vs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)

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      Fujifilm F70EXR
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      10 MP

      Fujifilm F750EXR
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      Fujifilm F200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm F800EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm F300EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12.0 MP

      Fujifilm F550EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F600EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F660EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F770EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F80EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Fujifilm F900EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
      RAW Support vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 360 mm vs 500 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 15x vs 20x
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 920k dot
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR.

      Fujifilm F600EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F800EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm F550EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F770EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F300EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12.0 MP

      Fujifilm F660EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F750EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm F80EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm F70EXR
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      1/2-inch

      10 MP

      Olympus SP-590UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Pentax WG-3 GPS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      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 F900EXR
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/2-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 920k 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 F900EXR features a 16 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR is equipped with EXR II processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 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

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR comes with NP-50 battery pack and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR comes with NP-50A battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.70 m Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m on Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR..

      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 F900EXR body has dimensions of 105 x 61 x 36 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.42"). Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR weighs 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      104 mm

      63 mm

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      105 mm

      61 mm

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      63 mm

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      33 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR 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 F900EXR

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      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
      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      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
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      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
      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      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
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      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
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and give them scores of 54 and 63 out of 100 recpectively. 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 F900EXR

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      63

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      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
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

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

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      84
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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