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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2900HD
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S2800HD (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was introduced 5 years prior to the H300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the S2800HD scores vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Sony H300

 S2800HD H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 H300 S2800HD 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony H300

 S2800HD H300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD features exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD versus the H300.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and H300 is 75 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S2800HD and H300.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography highlights
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography factors
Sony H300 Travel photography factors
60
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
good battery power (350 per charge)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (590 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
24
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (590g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Sony H300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also called FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 437 grams (0.96 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $260 $249