Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P500 and Fujifilm X-E1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X-E1 has external dimensions of 129 x 75 x 38 mm (5.08 x 2.95 x 1.5″) and weighs 350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Fujifilm X-E1. Fujifilm X-E1 is 9mm shorter and 65mm thinner than Nikon P500 but it is also 13mm wider. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Nikon P500 has a built-in lens but Fujifilm X-E1 doesn't. Once you put a lens on X-E1, its thickness will increase significantly.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Fujifilm X-E1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P500 and Fujifilm X-E1.
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Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Fujifilm X-E1 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P500 and Fujifilm X-E1.
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Top View Comparison image of Nikon P500 and Fujifilm X-E1 Size
Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Fujifilm X-E1 is significantly lighter (144g ) than the Nikon P500 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on X-E1, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P500 nor Fujifilm X-E1 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P500's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm X-E1's 2.8" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Nikon P500 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Fujifilm X-E1 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P500.