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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V 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 HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 18 months later than the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the HX9V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm T500 HX9V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Fujifilm T500

 HX9V Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX9V

 Fujifilm T500 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having 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 select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the HX9V.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm T500 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX9V Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Sony HX9V Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
Sony HX9V Travel photography information
75
lighter than average (136 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others (245g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Sony HX9V Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
35
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (136g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony HX9V
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $328