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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and H70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out around the same time to the H70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony H70

 Fujifilm F500 EXR H70 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 H70 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony H70

 Fujifilm F500 EXR H70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the H70.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H70.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Sony H70
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
44
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Sony H70
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
29
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony H70
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $430 $199