• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 280.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Fujifilm T300 advantages over Canon SX280 HS

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Lighter weight
    157g vs 233g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Canon SX280 HS advantages over Fujifilm T300

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 280 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    14.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm T300

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Canon SX280 HS
Canon SX280

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Fujifilm T300
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Fujifilm T300 vs Fujifilm JZ500

Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm JZ500

Compared to Fujifilm T200

Fujifilm T300
Fujifilm T200
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm T300 vs Fujifilm T200

Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm T200
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T200

Compared to Nikon S9100

Fujifilm T300
Nikon S9100
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm T300 vs Nikon S9100

Canon SX280 HS
Nikon S9100
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $254
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S9100

Compared to Fujifilm T400

Fujifilm T300
Fujifilm T400
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm T300 vs Fujifilm T400

Canon SX280 HS
Fujifilm T400
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Fujifilm T400

Compared to Canon SX260 HS

Fujifilm T300
Canon SX260 HS
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm T300 vs Canon SX260 HS

Canon SX280 HS
Canon SX260 HS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $480
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon SX280 HS vs Canon SX260 HS

Compare Other Cameras?