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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
50
Features
45
Overall
48

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T20
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Successor is Sony A330
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was introduced 7 years after the A300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up vs the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Sony A300

 Fujifilm X-T10 A300 
AnnouncedMay 2015January 2008Newer by 89 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 A300 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A300

 Fujifilm X-T10 A300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T10 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 and the A300.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and A300 is 83 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T10 and A300.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T10 to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Portrait photography with Sony A300
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography information
Sony A300 Street photography information
77
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T10
Sports photography with Sony A300
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography details
Sony A300 Travel photography details
71
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A300 as a Landscape photography camera
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging advice
Sony A300 Vlogging advice
34
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A300
 Fujifilm X-T10Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-05-19 2008-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51000 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 54 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381g (0.84 lbs) 632g (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
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