Fujifilm S8200 vs Sony H300

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was revealed 13 months before the H300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up against the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S8200 versus Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the H300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and H300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H300 to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.