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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Sony H300
(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
  • Released February 2014
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and H300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was launched 4 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the F300EXR scores against the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony H300

 F300EXR H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 H300 F300EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H300

 F300EXR H300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR and the H300.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and H300.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H300 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Sony H300
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competitors (215g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery power (350 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (590 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Sony H300
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
24
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than others (590g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H300
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $249