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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by FujiFilm. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 17 months before the Fujifilm S8500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the T300 grades against the Fujifilm S8500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Fujifilm S8500

 T300 Fujifilm S8500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the FujiFilm T300

 Fujifilm S8500 T300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S8500

 T300 Fujifilm S8500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 has exterior dimensions 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 S8500 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the T300 versus the Fujifilm S8500.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and Fujifilm S8500 is 94 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and Fujifilm S8500.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8500
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S8500 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography info
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8500
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1104mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
24
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (670 grams)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm S8500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm S8500
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Fujifilm FinePix S8500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Fujifilm FinePix S8500
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 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 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-1104mm (46.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k 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
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 151g (0.33 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical 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 shots -
Battery type 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 Single Single
Price at launch $250 $500