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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and HX90V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 5 years before the HX90V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the F300EXR matches up versus the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony HX90V

 F300EXR HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 HX90V F300EXR 
LaunchedApril 2015July 2010More modern by 57 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX90V

 F300EXR HX90V 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony HX90V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR vs the HX90V.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and HX90V.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX90V will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Sony HX90V Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Sony HX90V
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Sony HX90V Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (215g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Sony HX90V Landscape photography details
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
75
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony HX90V
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 18MP
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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $440