Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H300
Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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61 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
37 Overall
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63 Imaging
44 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2015
Sony H300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
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On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony H300
| Fujifilm S9800 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 12 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm S9800
| H300 | Fujifilm S9800 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H300
| Fujifilm S9800 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9800 has got outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony H300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 vs the H300.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and H300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sony H300 Street photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography information
Sony H300 Sports photography information
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
great battery (350 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging information
Sony H300 Vlogging information
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Fujifilm S9800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm S9800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-01-14 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | 201k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lbs) | 590 grams (1.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 350 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $299 | $249 |