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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V 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
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 9 months after the HX200V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm T500 HX200V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012More modern by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Fujifilm T500

 HX200V Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX200V

 Fujifilm T500 HX200V 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the HX200V.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and HX200V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Sony HX200V Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Sony HX200V
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Sony HX200V Travel photography factors
76
lighter than others in class (136g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
57
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (583 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX200V Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery power (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Sony HX200V Vlogging features
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (136g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (583g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX200V
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 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 life - 450 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $480