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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WX5 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 7 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony WX5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR WX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

          

          

            
 WX5 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony WX5

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F500 EXR WX5 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features external 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the WX5.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WX5 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WX5.
Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR should have an advantage in sensor technology.

            Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2")
 does not have RAW format
21
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2")
 does not have RAW format
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography advice
Sony WX5 Sports photography advice
48
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 small sensor size (1/2")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
69
 lighter than competition in class (215g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (360mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
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 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small sensor size (1/2")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
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 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone port
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.20 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash    
AE 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $430 $250