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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(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
Nikon P300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm T500 P300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2011More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm T500

 P300 Fujifilm T500 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm T500 P300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography details
Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Nikon P300 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Nikon P300
76
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography info
Nikon P300 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging info
Nikon P300 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Nikon Coolpix P300
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