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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
70 Imaging
54 Features
59 Overall
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Canon EOS 500D front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 Key Specs

Canon 500D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 520g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Released June 2009
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
  • Superseded the Canon 450D
  • Refreshed by Canon 550D
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 500D and Fujifilm Z300, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and the 500D (APS-C) and Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 500D was announced very close to the Fujifilm Z300 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 500D grades versus the Fujifilm Z300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 500D over the Fujifilm Z300

		

		

			
 500D Fujifilm Z300 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon 500D

		

		

			
 Fujifilm Z300 500D 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 500D and Fujifilm Z300

		

		

			
 500D Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJune 2009June 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 500D offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z300 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 500D and Fujifilm Z300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 500D compared to the Fujifilm Z300.
Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and Fujifilm Z300 is 70 and 95 respectively.
Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 500D and Fujifilm Z300.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 500D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 500D will deliver extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon 500D Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
19
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon 500D as a Street photography camera
 Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
59
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 boasts focus by touch
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon 500D Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography information
52
 resolution is good (15MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 low battery power (440 per charge)
23
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon 500D Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
54
 resolution is good (15MP)
 flash built-in
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery power (440 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
54
 boasts focus by touch
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon 500D Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography advice
61
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 resolution is good (15MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 low battery power (440 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon 500D as a Vlogging camera
 Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
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 features face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external microphone socket
27
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Canon 500D vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 500D and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon EOS 500DFujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 500D Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Also called as EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-08 2009-06-12
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4752 x 3168 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-6.4
Macro focus distance - 9cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 13.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 520 gr (1.15 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 663 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E5 NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $650 $0