Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H300

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and H300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 4 years before the H300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the H300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H300.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony H300 will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.