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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was introduced 3 years before the H300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL240 scores against the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm SL240 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm SL240

 H300 Fujifilm SL240 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Sony H300

 Fujifilm SL240 H300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL240 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 against the H300.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL240 and H300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL240 and H300.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H300 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
38
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography features
Sony H300 Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (510 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
Sports photography with Sony H300
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
54
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
good battery (350 per charge)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (590g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
Landscape photography with Sony H300
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL240
Vlogging with Sony H300
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (510 grams)
24
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (590g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Sony H300
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $249