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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed September 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm T300 versus Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very similar but the T300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") use different sensor sizes.

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The T300 was revealed 14 months before the Fujifilm XF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T300 scores against the Fujifilm XF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Fujifilm XF1

 T300 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the FujiFilm T300

 Fujifilm XF1 T300 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm XF1

 T300 Fujifilm XF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the FujiFilm T300 versus Fujifilm XF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the T300 and the Fujifilm XF1.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and Fujifilm XF1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T300 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm T300 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography info
Fujifilm XF1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (255g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography highlights
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (255g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging details
Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (255g)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Fujifilm XF1
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Fujifilm XF1
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 255 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 199
Other
Battery life 180 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-50
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
Retail pricing $250 $380