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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300

Portability
60
Imaging
33
Features
50
Overall
39
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix HS11
Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm SL300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was manufactured 18 months before the Fujifilm SL300 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the HS10 scores versus the Fujifilm SL300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Fujifilm SL300

 HS10 Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the FujiFilm HS10

 Fujifilm SL300 HS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm SL300

 HS10 Fujifilm SL300 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL300 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm SL300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the HS10 compared to the Fujifilm SL300.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and Fujifilm SL300 is 60 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and Fujifilm SL300.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
38
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Street photography factors
54
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (666g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (510g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography highlights
45
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (666g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (510g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography highlights
44
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm SL300 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (666 grams)
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (510 grams)
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Fujifilm SL300
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Fujifilm FinePix SL300
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 666g (1.47 pounds) 510g (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $900 $280