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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm Z30 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm Z30

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm Z30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 features physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the Fujifilm Z30.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm Z30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm Z30.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
55
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
76
lighter than average in class (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
56
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
35
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm Z30
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Fujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 3s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 model - NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $150