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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Announced January 2015
Sony H300
(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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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 12 months after the H300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the H300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Sony H300

 Fujifilm S9900w H300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2014Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 H300 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H300

 Fujifilm S9900w H300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the H300.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and H300.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9900w provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography advice
Sony H300 Portrait photography advice
44
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Sony H300
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
Sony H300 Travel photography information
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
56
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (590 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography details
Sony H300 Landscape photography details
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
Vlogging with Sony H300
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
24
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (590g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Sony H300
 Fujifilm S9900wSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm S9900w Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $719 $249