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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and S30 (10MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The T300 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the S30 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the T300 scores against the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Nikon S30

 T300 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the FujiFilm T300

 S30 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S30

 T300 S30 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the T300 compared to the S30.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and S30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and S30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T300 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the FujiFilm T300 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Nikon S30
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography information
Nikon S30 Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (214g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S30 Landscape photography advice
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Nikon S30
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (214 grams)
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S30
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Nikon Coolpix S30
Also called FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $119