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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm T300 versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) is pretty well matched but the T300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The T300 was unveiled 5 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T1 IR which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the T300 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T1 IR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 T300 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the FujiFilm T300

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR T300 
IntroducedAugust 2015July 2011More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 T300 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with physical 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) whilst the Fujifilm X-T1 IR has dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm T300 versus Fujifilm X-T1 IR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the T300 and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 94 and 79 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T300 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged T300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
33
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Fujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Also called as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2011-07-19 2015-08-03
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Fujifilm X
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 54
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 440 grams (0.97 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $1,299