Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 6 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades vs the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and RX10 IV is 67 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.