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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm S8300 H300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm S8300

 H300 Fujifilm S8300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H300

 Fujifilm S8300 H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography highlights
Sony H300 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (670g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography info
Sony H300 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
52
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (670g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
56
better than average battery life (350 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
24
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (590 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $249