Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Fujifilm T500
Fujifilm SL300 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Fujifilm SL300
Fujifilm T500 | Fujifilm SL300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Fujifilm T500
Fujifilm SL300 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Fujifilm FinePix T500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 510g (1.12 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 300 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $280 | $0 |