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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 12 months later than the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony WX50

 Fujifilm T500 WX50 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Fujifilm T500

 WX50 Fujifilm T500 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX50

 Fujifilm T500 WX50 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers external measurements 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the WX50.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and WX50.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm T500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm T500
Street photography with Sony WX50
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Travel photography camera
75
lighter than competition (136g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography information
Sony WX50 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX50
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 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 - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
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
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $250