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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is FinePix T305
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Updated by Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm T300 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 12 months earlier than the HX20V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the T300 matches up against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony HX20V

 T300 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the FujiFilm T300

 HX20V T300 
LaunchedJuly 2012July 2011Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony HX20V

 T300 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 features external dimensions 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 Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the T300 compared to the HX20V.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T300 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and HX20V.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged T300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography details
Sony HX20V Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography highlights
Sony HX20V Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography information
Sony HX20V Travel photography information
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (254g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Sony HX20V
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Sony HX20V
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-19 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $397