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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
Sony WX30
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 WX30 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony WX30 Portrait photography factors
31
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Sony WX30
48
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony WX30 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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