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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S2990
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was manufactured 4 years before the H300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S2950 scores against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Sony H300

 S2950 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the FujiFilm S2950

 H300 S2950 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Sony H300

 S2950 H300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S2950 versus the H300.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and H300 is 76 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and H300.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H300 to offer extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Sony H300 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography info
Sony H300 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Sony H300
46
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2950
Travel photography with Sony H300
60
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
great battery pack (350 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S2950
Vlogging with Sony H300
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
24
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Sony H300
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 437g (0.96 lbs) 590g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $330 $249