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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and W650 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 12 months earlier than the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm F500 EXR W650 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 W650 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony W650

 Fujifilm F500 EXR W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the W650.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and W650.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
31
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony W650 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 220 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $430 $140