Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX200V
- Newer Model is Sony HX400V
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe Fujifilm SL1000 was announced within a month of the HX300 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony HX300
Fujifilm SL1000 | HX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm SL1000
HX300 | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX300
Fujifilm SL1000 | HX300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2013 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys 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) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the HX300.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX300.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX300 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 659 grams (1.45 pounds) | 623 grams (1.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
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 | 350 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $600 | $339 |