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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Later Model is Sony HX20V
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was released 11 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm T500 HX10V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Fujifilm T500

 HX10V Fujifilm T500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX10V

 Fujifilm T500 HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the HX10V.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and HX10V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm T500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Sony HX10V Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
75
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX10V Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX10V
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 136g (0.30 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 320 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $616