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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and HX7V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 6 months before the HX7V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F500 EXR HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 HX7V Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm F500 EXR HX7V 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got external 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the HX7V.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX7V is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and HX7V.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography features
Sony HX7V Portrait photography features
31
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Sony HX7V
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Sony HX7V Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
Sony HX7V Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $430 $499