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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and G3 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 2 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm F500 EXR G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 G3 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony G3

 Fujifilm F500 EXR G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the G3.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and G3.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
31
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography features
Sony G3 Sports photography features
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
Sony G3 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony G3
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $430 $200