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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony WX300

 Fujifilm T500 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Fujifilm T500

 WX300 Fujifilm T500 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX300

 Fujifilm T500 WX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
41
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX300
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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