Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 and Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 4 years after the G3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony G3
Fujifilm T500 | G3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm T500
G3 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony G3
Fujifilm T500 | G3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm T500 and Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the G3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and G3.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 185 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $200 |