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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm T300 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The T300 was launched 19 months later than the S2100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the T300 scores versus the S2100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony S2100

 T300 S2100 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the FujiFilm T300

 S2100 T300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony S2100

 T300 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T300 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the T300 compared to the S2100.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T300 and S2100.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm T300 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger T300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Sony S2100
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm T300
Travel photography with Sony S2100
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Sony S2100
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Alternative name FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $250 $0