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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and HX50V (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was introduced 3 years prior to the HX50V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the F300EXR matches up vs the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony HX50V

 F300EXR HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 HX50V F300EXR 
LaunchedApril 2013July 2010Fresher by 33 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX50V

 F300EXR HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR and the HX50V.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and HX50V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX50V will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Sony HX50V
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
Sony HX50V Travel photography info
63
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
good battery power (400 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (272g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX50V
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 272 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
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 pricing $280 $439