Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300
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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 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
- Introduced January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Sony H300
Fujifilm T500 | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm T500
H300 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Sony H300
Fujifilm T500 | H300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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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 |