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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was launched 5 years prior to the HX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores vs the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm S2000HD HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 HX300 Fujifilm S2000HD 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm S2000HD HX300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S2000HD has outer measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the HX300.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S2000HD and HX300 is 75 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and HX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography information
Sony HX300 Street photography information
38
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography features
Sony HX300 Sports photography features
23
incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
53
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (414mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (623 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography information
Sony HX300 Landscape photography information
30
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
49
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging advice
Sony HX300 Vlogging advice
21
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
25
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (623 grams)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 623 gr (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $339