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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm T300 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 3 years before the S5300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T300 grades vs the S5300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Nikon S5300

 T300 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the FujiFilm T300

 S5300 T300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S5300

 T300 S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the T300 compared to the S5300.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and S5300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and S5300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older T300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
Nikon S5300 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Nikon S5300
36
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography details
Nikon S5300 Travel photography details
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging advice
Nikon S5300 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
35
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S5300
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Other name FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes 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 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 138 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 180 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $180