Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX7V
Fujifilm T500 | HX7V | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm T500
HX7V | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX7V
Fujifilm T500 | HX7V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |