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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A1300 versus Fujifilm T500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 11 months before the Fujifilm T500 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the A1300 grades versus the Fujifilm T500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Fujifilm T500

 A1300 Fujifilm T500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon A1300

 Fujifilm T500 A1300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Fujifilm T500

 A1300 Fujifilm T500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1300 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Fujifilm T500 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1300 compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and Fujifilm T500 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and Fujifilm T500.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography details
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than others (136g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging features
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A1300 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot A1300Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 gr (0.38 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $0