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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A450
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 2 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades versus the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sony A450

 Fujifilm SL300 A450 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Fujifilm SL300

 A450 Fujifilm SL300 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony A450

 Fujifilm SL300 A450 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the A450.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and A450 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and A450.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL300 has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The younger Fujifilm SL300 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
Sony A450 Portrait photography factors
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography details
Sony A450 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (510 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography info
Sony A450 Sports photography info
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,050 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A450 as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (510 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography details
Sony A450 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
66
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm SL300
Vlogging with Sony A450
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (510 grams)
9
no video
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Sony A450
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Clear Photo Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 grams (1.12 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 769
Other
Battery life 300 shots 1050 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $1,241