Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 12 months earlier than the Fujifilm T500 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the Fujifilm T500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Fujifilm T500 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the Fujifilm T500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and Fujifilm T500 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and Fujifilm T500.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm T500 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.