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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(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
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Successor is Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and HX300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was introduced within a month of the HX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 HX300 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm F900EXR HX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F900EXR has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the HX300.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and HX300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX300 will render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX300 Portrait photography highlights
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Sony HX300 Street photography info
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2")
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Sony HX300
55
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
sensor is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Sony HX300
66
lighter than competition in class (232g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (623g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography information
Sony HX300 Landscape photography information
47
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Sony HX300
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (623g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-30 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
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 alias 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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 623 grams (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $380 $339