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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 15 months later than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm T500 HX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2011More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Fujifilm T500

 HX100V Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX100V

 Fujifilm T500 HX100V 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the HX100V.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and HX100V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm T500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Sony HX100V Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Sony HX100V Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Sony HX100V
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Sony HX100V Travel photography advice
75
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
54
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (577 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Sony HX100V
41
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (577 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX100V
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 577 gr (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $429