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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 18 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm T500 WX30 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm T500

 WX30 Fujifilm T500 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm T500 WX30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the WX30.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and WX30.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography details
Sony WX30 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
76
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average in class (117g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $259