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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(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
Sony HX30V
(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  • Superseded the Sony HX20V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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony HX30V

 T300 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the FujiFilm T300

 HX30V T300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony HX30V

 T300 HX30V 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

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

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
features face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Street photography details
Sony HX30V Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (254 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging info
Sony HX30V Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (254g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Sony HX30V
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
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