FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V 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
- Other Name is FinePix T305
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX20V
- Successor is Sony HX50V

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm T300 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The T300 was introduced 7 months earlier than the HX30V and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the T300 scores vs the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm T300 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony HX30V
T300 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the FujiFilm T300
HX30V | T300 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony HX30V
T300 | HX30V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the FujiFilm T300 and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the T300 compared to the HX30V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and HX30V is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T300 and HX30V.
As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX30V to produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged T300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Other name | FinePix T305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2012-02-28 |
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 | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 254g (0.56 lbs) |
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 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 shots | 320 shots |
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 |
Pricing at release | $250 | $420 |