Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX300

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and HX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 19 months earlier than the HX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers external dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR against the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX300 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and HX300.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX300 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.