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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX270 HS
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 21 months later than the T300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX280 HS grades vs the T300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm T300

 SX280 HS T300 
AnnouncedMarch 2013July 2011Fresher by 21 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX280 HS

 T300 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm T300

 SX280 HS T300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm T300 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS and the T300.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and T300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and T300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography details
FujiFilm T300 Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition (233 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX280 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
36
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Otherwise known as - FinePix T305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 images 180 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $325 $250