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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the T300 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was unveiled 24 months after the T300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the T300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the FujiFilm T300

 SX160 IS T300 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX160 IS

 T300 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm T300

 SX160 IS T300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS has external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the FujiFilm T300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS and the T300.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and T300 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and T300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX160 IS to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography features
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
69
good battery power (380 per charge)
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography highlights
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Also referred to as - FinePix T305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 180 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $250