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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Nikon D2Hs front
Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon D2Hs
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2005
  • Old Model is Nikon D2H
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and D2Hs (4MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and D2Hs (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 6 years after the D2Hs which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the D2Hs for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Nikon D2Hs

 Fujifilm SL300 D2Hs 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2005More modern by 84 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k235kCrisper screen (+225k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Fujifilm SL300

 D2Hs Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon D2Hs

 Fujifilm SL300 D2Hs 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon D2Hs has proportions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the D2Hs.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and D2Hs is 67 and 51 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and D2Hs.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm SL300 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm SL300 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL300
Portrait photography with Nikon D2Hs
38
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Nikon D2Hs
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (510 grams)
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
Nikon D2Hs Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Nikon D2Hs
54
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
42
weather proof
MP count low (4MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D2Hs as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon D2Hs Vlogging highlights
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (510 grams)
9
no video
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D2Hs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon D2Hs
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Nikon D2Hs
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Nikon D2Hs
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2012-01-05 2005-02-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD JFET
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 4MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 2464 x 1632
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 Nikon F
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 235k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 1200 grams (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
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 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $5,000