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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the WX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony WX5

 Fujifilm T500 WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Fujifilm T500

 WX5 Fujifilm T500 
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX5

 Fujifilm T500 WX5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 features physical 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the WX5.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and WX5.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Sony WX5 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX5 Travel photography highlights
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX5 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Sony WX5
35
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (136g)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX5
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $250