10x zoom in a small package
Good, lightweight handling
Severe issues with sharpness
Not much in the way of fine controls
Introduction
The Fuji T300 is another in a growing range of affordable, compact point-and-shoot cameras packing optical zoom of 10x and beyond. These “travel zoom” type cameras have been increasingly popular in recent years, but previously tended to be rather expensive. The Fuji T300 and its ilk bring that level of optical zoom to the sub-$200 price bracket, though they make some sacrifices to get to that point.
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Page 1
Product Tour
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Color
The T300 posted decent color accuracy, though there’s little variety beyond the “standard” option. Read More... |
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Noise
The Fuji T300 controls noise with a healthy dose of noise reduction, though it does so without destroying all fine detail. Read More... |
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Resolution
The Fuji T300’s 10x optical zoom lens has some of the worst sharpness falloff we’ve seen in a camera, with the outer edges producing incredibly soft images. Read More... |
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Sample Photos
A gallery of photos taken with the Fujifilm FinePix T300 Read More... |
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Playback
The T300 has just the basic in-camera editing options, though it does provide easy image search and social media upload marking. Read More... |
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Hardware
The Fuji T300 has some odd design quirks, but in general it succeeds in offering a great deal of zoom in a compact size without feeling cheap. Read More... |
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Controls
The camera does not offer much in the way of fine control, with most shooting settings controlled automatically. Read More... |
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Design & Handling
The Fuji T300 is lightweight and handles well, with a nice inserted rubberized grip allowing for decent control. Read More... |
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Fuji 600EXR Comparison
 We compare the T300 to the FinePix F600EXR. Read More... |
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Casio EX-ZR100 Comparison
 We compare the T300 to the EX-ZR100. Read More... |
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Samsung PL210 Comparison
 We compare the T300 to the PL210. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Fujifilm FinePix T300. Read More... |
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Photo Gallery
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Part 15
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Fujifilm FinePix T300. Add your comments... |
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