FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung TL500
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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Also referred to as FinePix T305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally referred to as EX1

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm T300 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

The T300 was unveiled 13 months after the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the T300 matches up against the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Samsung TL500
T300 | TL500 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the FujiFilm T300
TL500 | T300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Samsung TL500
T300 | TL500 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm T300 features external 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) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm T300 versus Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the T300 versus the TL500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and TL500.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The T300 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the FujiFilm T300 will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher T300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Samsung |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Samsung TL500 |
Also Known as | FinePix T305 | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $250 | $527 |