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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the Fujifilm S9800 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the Fujifilm S9800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm S9800 Fujifilm T500 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm S9800

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9800 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T500 versus Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the Fujifilm S9800.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm S9800 is 95 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm S9800.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Fujifilm S9800
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography advice
76
lighter than others (136 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
57
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (136 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm S9800
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Fujifilm S9800
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Fujifilm S9800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 670g (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $299