FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched March 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A3000

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

The T300 was launched 3 years before the a3500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the T300 scores vs the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix T300 & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm T300 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony a3500
T300 | a3500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the FujiFilm T300
a3500 | T300 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony a3500
T300 | a3500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 provides exterior dimensions 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 Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the T300 against the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T300 and a3500 is 94 and 69 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and a3500.
To sum up, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T300 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a3500 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older T300 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Other name | FinePix T305 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 411g (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 470 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $250 | $398 |