FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8300
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced July 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix T305
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Launched January 2013

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S8300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The T300 was brought out 17 months before the Fujifilm S8300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the T300 matches up against the Fujifilm S8300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T300 & Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm T300 Gallery & Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Fujifilm S8300
T300 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the FujiFilm T300
Fujifilm S8300 | T300 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S8300
T300 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8300 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
See the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S8300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the T300 and the Fujifilm S8300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and Fujifilm S8300 is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and Fujifilm S8300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8300 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older T300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 |
Otherwise known as | 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 resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-1008mm (42.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/7000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 All around 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 pictures | - |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $200 |