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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 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
  • Announced February 2014
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 10 months earlier than the H300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm S8400W H300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 H300 Fujifilm S8400W 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014March 2013Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H300

 Fujifilm S8400W H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the H300.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8400W and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and H300.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (670g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography details
Sony H300 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
56
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (590 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography factors
Sony H300 Landscape photography factors
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging highlights
Sony H300 Vlogging highlights
24
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competition (670g)
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 590g (1.30 lb)
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 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
Battery life 300 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $249