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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 13 months prior to the H300 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm T500 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm T500

 H300 Fujifilm T500 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony H300

 Fujifilm T500 H300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Fujifilm T500 versus Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the H300.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and H300.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm T500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
Sony H300 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Sony H300
75
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
56
great battery power (350 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging factors
Sony H300 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
24
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (590g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3-5.9
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 590 gr (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $0 $249