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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix T305
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Superseded the Sony WX350
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm T300 versus Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 4 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the T300 scores against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Sony WX500

 T300 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the FujiFilm T300

 WX500 T300 
IntroducedApril 2015July 2011More modern by 45 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Sony WX500

 T300 WX500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm T300 has got outside 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the T300 and the WX500.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and WX500.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged T300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm T300
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Sony WX500
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (236g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
Sony WX500 Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
Sony WX500 Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
better than average battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than average (236g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
36
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm T300
Vlogging with Sony WX500
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (236g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm T300 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Sony WX500
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Also called FinePix T305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $348