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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm T300 versus Fujifilm S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 17 months prior to the Fujifilm S8200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T300 matches up vs the Fujifilm S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Fujifilm S8200

 T300 Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the FujiFilm T300

 Fujifilm S8200 T300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S8200

 T300 Fujifilm S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm T300 versus Fujifilm S8200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the T300 vs the Fujifilm S8200.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and Fujifilm S8200 is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and Fujifilm S8200.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S8200 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older T300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
36
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (670 grams)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Fujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Also called FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $450