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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 13 months prior to the H300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 matches up against the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm SL1000 H300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 H300 Fujifilm SL1000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony H300

 Fujifilm SL1000 H300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the H300.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and H300.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H300 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
44
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
56
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (659g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (350 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Sony H300
54
great battery power (350 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (659 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
56
good battery (350 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony H300 Landscape photography advice
49
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H300 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (659 grams)
24
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (590 grams)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 201k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 gr (1.45 lbs) 590 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $249