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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 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 X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Fujifilm X20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 3 months before the Fujifilm X20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the Fujifilm X20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm X20 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm T500 versus Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm X20.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm T500 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm T500 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than competition (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
76
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
better than average battery power (270 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (353g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (353 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Fujifilm X20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 353g (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 life - 270 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $500