FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A300
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A300 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
- Also Known as FinePix HS11
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Launched January 2008
- Newer Model is Sony A330
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On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm HS10 versus Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the HS10 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe HS10 was released 2 years after the A300 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HS10 matches up vs the A300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Sony A300
| HS10 | A300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | January 2008 | More modern by 30 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the FujiFilm HS10
| A300 | HS10 |
|---|
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Sony A300
| HS10 | A300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 has outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Sony A300 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm HS10 versus Sony A300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the HS10 versus the A300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and A300 is 60 and 64 respectively.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and A300.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The HS10 features the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier. The fresher HS10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Sony A300 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 |
| Also called | FinePix HS11 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2010-07-06 | 2008-01-30 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 666 grams (1.47 lb) | 632 grams (1.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 538 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC Internal | Compact Flash |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $900 | $0 |