Reasons to choose MX-500
Released in 1998, MX-500 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 220 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm MX-500
vs Fujifilm MX-700
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
MX-50031 mm²
MX-700- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The MX-500 and MX-700 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
MX-500MetricMX-700
1.3 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.4 × 4.8
4.86 µmPixel pitch4.86 µm
23.63 µm²Pixel area23.63 µm²
4.23 MP/cm²Pixel density4.23 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.41
—Maximum video—
220 gWeight260 g
SmartMediaStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion (NP-100) Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The MX-500 and MX-700 have the same sensor area. The MX-500 has the lighter body. The MX-500 and MX-700 have the same effective resolution. The MX-500 and MX-700 were both released in 1998. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose MX-700
Released in 1998, MX-700 has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 260 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.