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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 2 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T300 grades against the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 T300 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the FujiFilm T300

 SP-565UZ T300 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 T300 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the T300 compared to the SP-565UZ.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the FujiFilm T300 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger T300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus SP-565UZ
Alternate name FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 151g (0.33 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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