Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony HX30V

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was brought out about the same time to the HX30V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and HX30V is 67 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and HX30V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.