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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
  • Renewed by Sony HX50V
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 11 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm T500 HX30V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Fujifilm T500

 HX30V Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX30V

 Fujifilm T500 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony HX30V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the HX30V.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and HX30V.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX30V to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Sony HX30V
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
Sony HX30V Travel photography details
75
lighter than others in class (136g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX30V
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $420