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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300

Portability
76 Imaging
40 Features
41 Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 S8600 vs Sony H300 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released at a similar time to the H300 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Sony H300

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S8600 H300 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm S8600

					

					

						
 H300 Fujifilm S8600 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony H300

					

					

						
 Fujifilm S8600 H300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8600 has outer dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 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).
Check out the Fujifilm S8600 and Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 versus the H300.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and H300 is 76 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and H300.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.

						Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
Portrait photography with Sony H300
37
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
40
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8600 Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
49
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S8600 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
55
 excellent zoom range (25-900mm  36.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery power (410 shots)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
50
 amazing zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Sony H300
63
 good battery power (410 per charge)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (900mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
56
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (875mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than others in class (590 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
Landscape photography with Sony H300
46
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (410 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good battery (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Sony H300
27
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic jack
24
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than others in class (590g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Sony H300 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 images 350 images
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $249