Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX300
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2015
(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
- Launched February 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX200V
- Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S9800 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm S9800 was introduced 24 months later than the HX300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores versus the HX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Sony HX300
| Fujifilm S9800 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | February 2013 | More recent by 24 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Fujifilm S9800
| HX300 | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Sony HX300
| Fujifilm S9800 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the HX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and HX300.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9800 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Fujifilm S9800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm S9800 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-01-14 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 623 grams (1.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $299 | $339 |
