Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Newer Model is Sony WX350

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was brought out at a similar time to the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony WX300
Fujifilm T500 | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm T500
WX300 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX300
Fujifilm T500 | WX300 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 provides 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and WX300.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.30 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $330 |