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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm SL1000 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 HX300 Fujifilm SL1000 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm SL1000 HX300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX300 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Sony HX300
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Sony HX300
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (350 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Sony HX300
54
good battery power (350 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
54
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (623 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging features
Sony HX300 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (659g)
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (623g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
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