FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX300

In this article, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and HX300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was released 3 years before the HX300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F300EXR grades against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR compared to the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and HX300.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX300 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.