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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Released February 2014
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and H300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 3 years before the H300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 H300 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H300

 Fujifilm F550 EXR H300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the H300.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H300.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H300 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
Sony H300 Portrait photography features
39
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
39
good resolution (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Sports photography features
Sony H300 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (590 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
49
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Sony H300
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
24
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than average (590 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Bionz(R)
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $450 $249