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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix T305
Nikon P500
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Nikon P500

 T300 P500 

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm T300

 P500 T300 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon P500

 T300 P500 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2011Similar 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).

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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.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and P500 is 94 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P500 Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
focusing manually
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Nikon P500
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Nikon P500 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
47
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
more heavy than average in class (494 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Nikon P500 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
27
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (494g)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Nikon P500
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Nikon Coolpix P500
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