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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the T300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX200 IS scores against the T300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the FujiFilm T300

 SX200 IS T300 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX200 IS

 T300 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2011May 2009More recent by 26 months

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm T300

 SX200 IS T300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the FujiFilm T300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the T300.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and T300 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and T300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm T300 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography info
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competitors (247g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX200 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Also referred to as - FinePix T305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-07-19
Physical type 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 2.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $329 $250