Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WX70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 13 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony WX70
Fujifilm F500 EXR | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
WX70 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony WX70
Fujifilm F500 EXR | WX70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WX70.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 114g (0.25 lb) |
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 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 life | - | 240 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $430 | $242 |