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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced very close to the Fujifilm T500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm T500 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm SL1000 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 features external dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the Fujifilm T500.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm T500 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm T500.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography information
Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
56
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (659g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
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better than average battery power (350 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
49
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL1000
Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (659 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Fujifilm T500
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Highest native ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $0