FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix T305
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 930g - 148 x 135 x 80mm
- Released March 2005
- Superseded the Fujifilm S2 Pro
- Later Model is Fujifilm S5 Pro

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm T300 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S3 Pro (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

The T300 was released 6 years after the Fujifilm S3 Pro which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the T300 grades versus the Fujifilm S3 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Fujifilm S3 Pro
T300 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | March 2005 | More modern by 78 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S3 Pro over the FujiFilm T300
Fujifilm S3 Pro | T300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 235k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+5k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro
T300 | Fujifilm S3 Pro | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Fujifilm S3 Pro has measurements of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm T300 versus Fujifilm S3 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the T300 vs the Fujifilm S3 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro is 94 and 54 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and Fujifilm S3 Pro.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the FujiFilm T300 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer T300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S3 Pro Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro |
Alternate name | FinePix T305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2005-03-16 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4256 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 235k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 94 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lb) | 930 gr (2.05 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 148 x 135 x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 60 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 346 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | xD Picture Card, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $0 |