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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The T300 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the Fujifilm T500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the T300 grades against the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Fujifilm T500

 T300 Fujifilm T500 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the FujiFilm T300

 Fujifilm T500 T300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm T500

 T300 Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 comes with outside measurements 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 T500 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the T300 vs the Fujifilm T500.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and Fujifilm T500 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and Fujifilm T500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (136 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (136g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm T500
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Fujifilm FinePix T500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Fujifilm FinePix T500
Also called FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, 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) 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $0