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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300

Portability
54
Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
52
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR H300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 H300 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H300

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR H300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average (808 grams)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography details
Sony H300 Sports photography details
62
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography info
Sony H300 Travel photography info
56
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (808g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery life (350 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Sony H300
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (808g)
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (590g)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz(R)
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 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
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 grams (1.78 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 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 500 pictures 350 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $249