Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Sony H300

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and H300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 13 months prior to the H300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the H300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and H300 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and H300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H300 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.