Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 6 months before the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony WX30
Fujifilm F500 EXR | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
WX30 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony WX30
Fujifilm F500 EXR | WX30 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the WX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WX30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.

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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $430 | $259 |