FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix T305
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Released February 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon P510
FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 Overview
Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the P500 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe T300 was manufactured 6 months after the P500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the T300 grades vs the P500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Nikon P500
T300 | P500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm T300
P500 | T300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon P500
T300 | P500 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | February 2011 | Similar generation | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the T300 against the P500.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and P500 is 94 and 67 respectively.
FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and P500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm T300 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix T305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 8.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 151g (0.33 lb) | 494g (1.09 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $250 | $399 |