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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX240 HS
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm T300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed around the same time to the T300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the T300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the FujiFilm T300

 SX230 HS T300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX230 HS

 T300 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm T300

 SX230 HS T300 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm T300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS vs the T300.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and T300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and T300.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX230 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm T300
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (223g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography factors
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
36
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (223g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (223 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX230 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Otherwise known as - FinePix T305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 210 photographs 180 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $250