Fujifilm FinePix SL300

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    Highlights

    • 14.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 64 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • Electronic Viewfinder
    • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 14.0 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 64 to 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm FinePix SL series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm FinePix SL series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm SL1000
    Compare
    		January
    2013    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 64 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm SL300 January
    2012    		 14.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm SL240
    Compare
    		January
    2012    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 vs FinePix SL300 vs FinePix SL240.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix SL300.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   64 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 features a 14.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 1,600 and expands to 64 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4288 x 2864, 4288 x 2416, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix SL300.

    Fujifilm SL240
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Fujifilm SL1000
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony a6500
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R3
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    Full Frame

    24.1 MP

    Pentax W80
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.10 MP

    Nikon D3S
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 comes with NP-85 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 has dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94"). It weighs 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    122 mm (4.8")

    93 mm (3.66")

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    93 mm (3.66")

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    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 dimensions

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix SL300 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
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    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and give score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    46

    We give Fujifilm FinePix SL300 a score of 46 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.0 Megapixel
    •   64 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Fujifilm FinePix SL300 a score of 63 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Fujifilm FinePix SL300 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Fujifilm FinePix SL300 a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    70

    We give Fujifilm FinePix SL300 a score of 70 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Fujifilm FinePix SL300 a score of 61 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Fujifilm FinePix SL300 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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