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Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Sensor size:1/2"Weight:215 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
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Score components

90%

4.8

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of cameras
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

3.8

Sensor & Image

25%

6.1

Photo Features

18%

4.5

Video & Audio

14%

5.8

Display & Design

8%

4.4

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 59% of cameras
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 89% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

3.8

Sensor & Image

25%

6.1

Photo Features

18%

4.5

Video & Audio

14%

5.8

Display & Design

8%

4.4

Battery & Power

7%

2.7

Connectivity & Storage

4.8
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR has a popularity score of 3.6, which is higher than 53.6% of cameras.
3.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

5.0

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.5
Sensor size
1/2"
Sensor size
1/2"
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2"; it is smaller than the sensor in 59.9% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 0.5% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.39 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.39 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.39 µm, which are smaller than those in 73.3% of cameras and the same size as those in 0.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
49
N. of focus points
49
This camera has 49 focus points, more than the number offered by 60.7% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 8% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
14 Mbps
Video bitrate
14 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 14 Mbps which is lower than that of 85.9% of cameras and equal to that of 2.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
215 g
Weight
215 g
This camera weighs 215 g which is lighter than 75.4% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.5% of cameras.
Width
103.5 mm
Width
103.5 mm
This camera has a width of 103.5 mm which is narrower than 78.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Height
59.2 mm
Height
59.2 mm
This camera has a height of 59.2 mm which is shorter than 81.2% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Thickness
33 mm
Thickness
33 mm
This camera has a thickness of 33 mm which is thinner than 71.1% of cameras and equal to that of 1.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 69.5% of cameras and equal to those in 2.4% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 320 fps high-speed video.
  • 180 g lighter
    Weight
    215 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (215 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    215 g vs 395 g
  • 26 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    49
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (49 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    49 vs 23
  • 14.7 mm shorter body
    Height
    59.2 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59.2 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59.2 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 16.4 mm narrower
    Width
    103.5 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (103.5 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    103.5 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 2.64x cheaper
    Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR is cheaper than the average camera (£110 vs £290).
    £110 vs £290
  • 180 g lighter
    Weight
    215 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (215 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    215 g vs 395 g
  • 14.7 mm shorter body
    Height
    59.2 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (59.2 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    59.2 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 16.4 mm narrower
    Width
    103.5 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (103.5 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    103.5 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 13 mm thinner
    Thickness
    33 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (33 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    33 mm vs 46 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 26 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    49
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (49 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    49 vs 23
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    Motion Panorama; 360°
  • Supports slow-motion video
    Slow-motion video
    yes
    This camera supports slow-motion video, the average camera does not.
    Supports up to 320 fps high-speed video.
  • 0.02 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    0.02 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (0 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    0.02 GB vs 0 GB
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2" vs APS-C).
    1/2" vs APS-C
  • 1.95 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.39 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.39 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 35 points lower DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    38 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (38 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    38 points vs 73 points
  • 2.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    3 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (3 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    3 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • 1.8 points lower DxOMark Landscape score
    DxOMark landscape score
    10.6 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark landscape score than the average camera (10.6 points vs 12.4 points). The average camera scores 12.4 points.
    10.6 points vs 12.4 points
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 6.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR
    the average camera
    Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR has a lower user score than the average camera (7.52 vs 8.000).
    7.52 vs 8
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2" vs APS-C).
    1/2" vs APS-C
  • 1.95 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.39 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.4 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.39 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 35 points lower DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    38 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (38 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    38 points vs 73 points
  • 1.8 points lower DxOMark Landscape score
    DxOMark landscape score
    10.6 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark landscape score than the average camera (10.6 points vs 12.4 points). The average camera scores 12.4 points.
    10.6 points vs 12.4 points
  • 685 points lower DxOMark Sports score
    DxOMark sports score
    158 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sports score than the average camera (158 points vs 843 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sports score of 843 points.
    158 points vs 843 points
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2 older
    Release date
    2011
    This camera is older than the average camera (2011 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2011
    2,011 vs 2,013
  • 12,500 ISO lower extended sensitivity limit
    Max expanded ISO
    12,800 ISO
    This camera has a lower expanded ISO than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 25300 ISO). The average camera reaches an expanded ISO of 25300 ISO.
    Reduced resolution only.
    12,800 ISO vs 25,300 ISO
  • 2.7 fps slower mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    3 fps
    This camera has a slower mechanical burst than the average camera (3 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    3 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • 22 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    8 s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (8 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    8 s vs 30 s
  • 16 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    14 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (14 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    14 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 120 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,000 mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (1000 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,000 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots
  • Older HDMI version
    HDMI version
    1.3
    This camera uses HDMI 1.3, while the average camera uses HDMI 1.4.
    1.3 vs 1.4

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ephotozine.com
17/08/2011
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

Based on 6 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

  • Versatile 15x optical zoom (24-360mm) in a very compact, pocketable body
  • Effective sensor-shift image stabilization for long-range and low-light shots
  • Fast autofocus system with phase-detection capability
  • High-speed continuous shooting (up to 8fps at full resolution)
  • EXR modes provide specialized settings for better dynamic range or lower noise
  • Lightweight and easy to handle for travel and daily use

What we don't like about Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

  • Below-average battery life, often requiring a spare for a full day of use
  • Noticeable image noise at higher ISO settings (ISO 800 and above)
  • Slow buffer clearing times after high-speed burst shooting
  • Pop-up flash can be prone to mechanical failure if the camera is dropped
  • Lacks modern connectivity features like built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • No RAW shooting capability (reserved for the higher-end F550EXR model)
  • LCD screen can be difficult to see in very bright direct sunlight

Verdict

The Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR is a travel-zoom compact camera featuring a 16-megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS sensor and a versatile 15x optical Fujinon lens equivalent to 24-360mm. It boasts 1080p Full HD video recording at 30fps, a high-contrast 3-inch 460k-dot LCD screen, and sensor-shift image stabilization to reduce blur in handheld shots. Notable pros include its pocketable dimensions (just 22.9mm thick), fast 0.16-second autofocus, and specialized EXR modes that optimize for high resolution, dynamic range, or low noise. However, the camera lacks RAW format support and built-in GPS found in the higher-end F550EXR, while image quality tends to suffer from noticeable noise at ISO levels above 400.

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