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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 13 months prior to the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm T500 scores against the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony W800

 Fujifilm T500 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Fujifilm T500

 W800 Fujifilm T500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony W800

 Fujifilm T500 W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the W800.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and W800.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W800 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Sony W800 Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography features
Sony W800 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Sony W800
76
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony W800
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $90