FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V
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![FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR/FujiFilm-F300EXR-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V 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
- Released July 2010
- Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
(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.
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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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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony HX50V
F300EXR | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the FujiFilm F300EXR
HX50V | F300EXR | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX50V
F300EXR | HX50V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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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 |