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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300

Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was announced within a month of the H300 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up versus the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Sony H300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1 H300 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm S1

		

		

			
 H300 Fujifilm S1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Sony H300

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1 H300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 provides external measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing 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 S1 vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the H300.
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and H300 is 60 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and H300.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H300 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
56
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
 resolution is good (20MP)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Sony H300
58
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (680g)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than average in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
57
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
50
 long zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 good battery pack (350 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm S1 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
63
 good battery (350 per charge)
 environment proof
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 more heavy than competition (680 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
 good battery pack (350 shots)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (875mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (590g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
58
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery (350 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 good battery pack (350 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Sony H300
57
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (680 grams)
24
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 sluggish max aperture (f3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
 heavier than average in class (590g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Sony H300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 8.00 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $249