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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HX200V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was launched 16 months earlier than the HX200V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm F500 EXR HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 HX200V Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 16 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm F500 EXR HX200V 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides external 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) and the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the HX200V.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX200V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX200V.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography information
Sony HX200V Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (215 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (583 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging advice
Sony HX200V Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 450 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $430 $480