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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX80

 Fujifilm T500 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Fujifilm T500

 HX80 Fujifilm T500 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2013More recent by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX80

 Fujifilm T500 HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers physical dimensions 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the HX80.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and HX80.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography advice
Sony HX80 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Sony HX80 Travel photography features
75
lighter than average (136g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
76
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
Sony HX80 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX80
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 390 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $368