Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm S9800

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Fujifilm S9800. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.