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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released within a month of the H300 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm S9400W H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 H300 Fujifilm S9400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H300

 Fujifilm S9400W H300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs the H300.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and H300.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony H300 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
37
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Street photography with Sony H300
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Sony H300
54
good battery pack (500 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
56
good battery life (350 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (590g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
Sony H300 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (500 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
24
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical 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 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 500 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $249