Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was manufactured 13 months before the H300 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up vs the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with physical 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 sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and H300.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H300 to show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.