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Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
57
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57
Canon EOS 50D front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs

Canon 50D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 822g - 146 x 108 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Replaced the Canon 40D
  • New Model is Canon 60D
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
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Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon 50D versus FujiFilm T300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the T300 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the 50D (APS-C) and T300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 50D was unveiled 3 years earlier than the T300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 50D scores against the T300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the FujiFilm T300

 50D T300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon 50D

 T300 50D 
ReleasedJuly 2011October 2008Fresher by 33 months

Common features in the Canon 50D and FujiFilm T300

 50D T300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D has external dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the FujiFilm T300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 50D versus the T300.

Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and T300 is 57 and 94 respectively.

Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 50D and T300.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 50D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 50D will provide extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 50D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 50D as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 50D Street photography details
FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 50D Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography highlights
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (800 shots)
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 50D Travel photography information
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography information
57
environment proof
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery power (800 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 50D as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (800 shots)
36
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 50D
Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
9
lack of video recording
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon 50D vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 50D and FujiFilm T300
 Canon EOS 50DFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS 50D FujiFilm FinePix T300
Also called as - FinePix T305
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-10-30 2011-07-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4752 x 3168 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.3fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 822 grams (1.81 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 696 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 180 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $996 $250