Fujifilm FinePix T200 vs Fujifilm FinePix T500

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix T200 and the Fujifilm FinePix T500, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 was introduced in January 2011 and Fujifilm FinePix T500 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix T500 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 0 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix T200 and Fujifilm FinePix T500.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix T200

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix T200 over Fujifilm FinePix T500.

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 vs Fujifilm FinePix T500
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/6.9

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix T500

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix T500 over Fujifilm FinePix T200.

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 vs Fujifilm FinePix T500
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4608 x 3440
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 280 mm vs 288 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 12x
      Lighter 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) vs 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix T200 Fujifilm FinePix T500
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix T200 Fujifilm FinePix T500
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 and Fujifilm FinePix T500 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix T500 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 0.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix T500 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3440 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072 , 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3072x1728, 2304x1728, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 comes with NP-45A battery pack with battery life of 180 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 has a single SD /SDHC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix T500 has a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix T200, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix T500. Fujifilm FinePix T200 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.60 m on Fujifilm FinePix T200..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 body has dimensions of 97 x 57 x 28 mm (3.82 x 2.24 x 1.1") and Fujifilm FinePix T500 body has dimensions of 99 x 57 x 26 mm (3.9 x 2.24 x 1.02"). Fujifilm FinePix T200 weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix T500 weighs 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

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      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix T200 and Fujifilm FinePix T500

      Fujifilm FinePix T200 and Fujifilm FinePix T500 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      GOOD
      79
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      GOOD
      76
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix T200 and Fujifilm FinePix T500 and give them scores of 50 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix T200

      Fujifilm FinePix T500

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 180 shots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 136 g (0.3 lb / 4.8 oz)


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