FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX5
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix T305
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched June 2010
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Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe T300 was launched 14 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the T300 matches up versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony HX5
| T300 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2011 | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the FujiFilm T300
| HX5 | T300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony HX5
| T300 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 features external 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) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the T300 against the HX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and HX5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T300 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the FujiFilm T300 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger T300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Also referred to as | FinePix T305 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $275 |