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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise 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 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
  • Announced February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX200V
  • Renewed by Sony HX400V
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was announced 13 months earlier than the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Sony HX300

 Fujifilm SL300 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm SL300

 HX300 Fujifilm SL300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX300

 Fujifilm SL300 HX300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the HX300.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and HX300 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and HX300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX300 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX300 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL300
Travel photography with Sony HX300
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (510 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (623 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL300
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
41
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging info
Sony HX300 Vlogging info
24
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (510g)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (623 grams)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Sony HX300
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 pounds) 623 gr (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $339