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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Later Model is Sony RX10 II
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 14 months prior to the RX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony RX10

 Fujifilm T500 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Fujifilm T500

 RX10 Fujifilm T500 
RevealedMarch 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1290k230kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony RX10

 Fujifilm T500 RX10 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 offers exterior 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) while the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the RX10.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and RX10 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and RX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm T500 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX10 Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Sony RX10 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
weather proof
good battery (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 Travel photography features
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
58
good battery (420 shots)
weather proof
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
63
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (420 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 Vlogging features
35
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony RX10
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-03-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,290k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.20 m
Flash options - Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
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, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 813 gr (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $698