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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1500 front
Portability
82
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Fujifilm S1500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
  • Released February 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Overview

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 2 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the T300 grades against the Fujifilm S1500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Fujifilm S1500

 T300 Fujifilm S1500 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the FujiFilm T300

 Fujifilm S1500 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S1500

 T300 Fujifilm S1500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm S1500 has measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the T300 vs the Fujifilm S1500.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and Fujifilm S1500 is 94 and 82 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and Fujifilm S1500.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm T300 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher T300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1500
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Fujifilm S1500
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography information
Fujifilm S1500 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Fujifilm S1500 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
great reach (396mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1500
36
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1500 Vlogging advice
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S1500
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Fujifilm FinePix S1500
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Fujifilm FinePix S1500
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 33-396mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 8.70 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $200