FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX10V
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Updated by Sony HX20V

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX10V Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and HX10V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

The F300EXR was announced 19 months earlier than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR grades against the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX10V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony HX10V
F300EXR | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the FujiFilm F300EXR
HX10V | F300EXR | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX10V
F300EXR | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR vs the HX10V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and HX10V.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX10V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Alternative name | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 234g (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 320 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $280 | $616 |