FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX400V
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony HX300

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX400V Overview
Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and HX400V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

The F300EXR was unveiled 4 years before the HX400V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the F300EXR matches up vs the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony HX400V
F300EXR | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the FujiFilm F300EXR
HX400V | F300EXR | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX400V
F300EXR | HX400V | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR versus the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and HX400V.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will show extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX400V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Alternative name | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | Bionz X |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $280 | $448 |