Fujifilm F800EXR vs Sony H300

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and H300 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 18 months prior to the H300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores versus the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony H300 has dimensions 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 F800EXR and Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the H300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and H300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H300 will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.