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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(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
Sony WX70
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony WX70

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 WX70 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony WX70

 Fujifilm F500 EXR WX70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
31
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Sony WX70
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Sony WX70
48
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Travel photography with Sony WX70
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
includes touch focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
36
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony WX70
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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