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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 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 WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was brought out within a month of the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony WX80

 Fujifilm T500 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Fujifilm T500

 WX80 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX80

 Fujifilm T500 WX80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in 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) and the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the WX80.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and WX80.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (124g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
41
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Sony WX80
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony WX80
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - 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 One One
Pricing at release $0 $276