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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 18 months after the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm T500 HX7V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm T500

 HX7V Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm T500 HX7V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the HX7V.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm T500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Sony HX7V
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Sony HX7V
75
lighter than competition (136g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Sony HX7V
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging information
Sony HX7V Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 208 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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-BG1
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 1 1
Launch price $0 $499