FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX50V

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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

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.