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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and HX300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was revealed 13 months earlier than the HX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F750EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm F750EXR scores against the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm F750EXR HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 HX300 Fujifilm F750EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm F750EXR HX300 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F750EXR has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F750EXR versus Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR compared to the HX300.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F750EXR and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F750EXR and HX300.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F750EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX300 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F750EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Portrait photography information
Sony HX300 Portrait photography information
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Street photography info
Sony HX300 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (234g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography features
Sony HX300 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (234g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (623 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging information
Sony HX300 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than average (623g)
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 grams (0.52 lb) 623 grams (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
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 model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $445 $339