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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and W370 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was announced 13 months after the W370 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony W370

 Fujifilm F500 EXR W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 W370 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony W370

 Fujifilm F500 EXR W370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outer 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) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the W370.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W370.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Sony W370
69
lighter than competition (215g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony W370
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Vlogging with Sony W370
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony W370
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $430 $230