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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was announced 6 months after the SZ-10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T300 scores vs the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus SZ-10

 T300 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm T300

 SZ-10 T300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SZ-10

 T300 SZ-10 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the T300 and the SZ-10.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and SZ-10 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and SZ-10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography factors
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
65
lighter than others (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
36
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus SZ-10
Alternate name FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.33 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $300