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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm T500 was launched 3 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony WX500

 Fujifilm T500 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Fujifilm T500

 WX500 Fujifilm T500 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2013Fresher by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX500

 Fujifilm T500 WX500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 provides 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 WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the WX500.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and WX500.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Sony WX500 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Sony WX500
76
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than average (236g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
42
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging details
Sony WX500 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX500
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.30 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $348