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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S2 Pro versus Sony H300, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and H300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S2 Pro was announced 12 years before the H300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S2 Pro matches up against the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm S2 Pro H300 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 H300 Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2002Newer by 140 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k117kClearer screen (+343k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony H300

 Fujifilm S2 Pro H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro has got external measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S2 Pro compared to the H300.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2 Pro and H300 is 56 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2 Pro and H300.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S2 Pro using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H300 will render greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2 Pro will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition (850 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
42
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
51
lighter than competition (850g)
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
great battery pack (350 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2 Pro Vlogging highlights
Sony H300 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (590g)
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Fujifilm S2 Pro vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2 Pro and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix S2 ProSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2002-08-02 2014-02-13
Body design Large SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4256 x 2848 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture - f/3-5.9
Available lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 117 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 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 850 grams (1.87 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") 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 - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $2,000 $249