FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Introduced February 2014

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and H400 (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and H400 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

The F300EXR was revealed 4 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F300EXR grades vs the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony H400
F300EXR | H400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
H400 | F300EXR | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H400
F300EXR | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR and the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and H400.
All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H400 will offer extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Also Known as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 628 grams (1.38 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 | - | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $268 |