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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm T500 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm T500

 S2100 Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm T500 S2100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 offers external dimensions 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the S2100.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T500 and S2100.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm T500 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Sony S2100 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Sony S2100
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
76
lighter than competition (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Sony S2100 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
35
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $0