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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony G3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony G3

 Fujifilm T500 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Fujifilm T500

 G3 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony G3

 Fujifilm T500 G3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Sony G3 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Sony G3
76
lighter than average (136 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Sony G3 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Sony G3
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony G3
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
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