Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX200V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 4 months before the HX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sony HX200V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and HX200V.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.