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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm T300 versus Nikon S3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 18 months later than the S3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the T300 scores against the S3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Nikon S3000

 T300 S3000 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the FujiFilm T300

 S3000 T300 

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S3000

 T300 S3000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 has external 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 Nikon S3000 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the T300 compared to the S3000.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and S3000 is 94 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and S3000.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the FujiFilm T300 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher T300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Nikon S3000
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Nikon S3000
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
17
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography features
Nikon S3000 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography info
36
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
28
decently wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Nikon S3000
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
26
decently wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S3000
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Also called as FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $150