FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX1

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was released 16 months after the HX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up versus the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR and the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and HX1.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will render extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer F300EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.