Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300
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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and FujiFilm FinePix T300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and FujiFilm T300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the FujiFilm T300
SX280 HS | T300 | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 21 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX280 HS
T300 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and FujiFilm T300
SX280 HS | T300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | |
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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 |