Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX80
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX80 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WX80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was unveiled 24 months prior to the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony WX80
Fujifilm F500 EXR | WX80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
WX80 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony WX80
Fujifilm F500 EXR | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WX80.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Form 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $430 | $276 |