Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Released May 2011
- Updated by Nikon P310

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was launched 20 months later than the P300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T500 scores vs the P300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon P300
Fujifilm T500 | P300 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm T500
P300 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P300
Fujifilm T500 | P300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 provides external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the P300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and P300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm T500 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-05-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
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 | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 189g (0.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 240 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $500 |