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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and H300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was revealed 3 years before the H300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up versus the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm F770EXR H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 H300 Fujifilm F770EXR 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony H300

 Fujifilm F770EXR H300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the H300.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and H300.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H300 will show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F770EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography features
Sony H300 Portrait photography features
44
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2")
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Sports photography with Sony H300
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography highlights
Sony H300 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
better than average battery life (350 shots)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
50
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging information
Sony H300 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
24
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (590g)
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz(R)
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 234g (0.52 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $480 $249