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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
Sony H400
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony H400

 F300EXR H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 H400 F300EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H400

 F300EXR H400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
40
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (215g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Sony H400
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
includes external microphone support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others in class (628g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony H400
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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