Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XP30

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 17 months after the Fujifilm XP30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the Fujifilm XP30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Fujifilm FinePix XP30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Fujifilm XP30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 features external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XP30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the Fujifilm XP30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm XP30 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.