Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and H300 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was revealed 13 months earlier than the H300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR matches up against the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the H300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H300 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and H300.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H300 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS50 EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.