Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony WX500

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was launched 4 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with external 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) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 versus the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and WX500 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and WX500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX500 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.