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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix T305
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SZ-15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The T300 was brought out 23 months earlier than the SZ-15 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the T300 grades against the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Olympus SZ-15

 T300 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the FujiFilm T300

 SZ-15 T300 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2011More recent by 23 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SZ-15

 T300 SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 has got outer measurements 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 Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the T300 against the SZ-15.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and SZ-15 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-15 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older T300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than others (250g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography advice
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Olympus SZ-15
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Olympus SZ-15
Also referred to as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $200