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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 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
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2012
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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm T500 was announced 4 months after the Fujifilm XF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the Fujifilm XF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Fujifilm T500

 Fujifilm XF1 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm XF1

 Fujifilm T500 Fujifilm XF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XF1 has sizing of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the Fujifilm XF1.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm XF1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm XF1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm T500 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average in class (255g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (255g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (255 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Fujifilm XF1
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Fujifilm XF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 - 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 255 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery ID - NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $380