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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
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Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Introduced September 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A330
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A300 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was unveiled 14 years after the A300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up versus the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A300

 Fujifilm X-H2 A300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022January 2008Newer by 178 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kSharper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A300 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A300

 Fujifilm X-H2 A300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-H2 has physical dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the A300.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A300 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-H2 to produce extra detail having an extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Portrait photography with Sony A300
85
manual focus
high megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography details
Sony A300 Street photography details
73
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
heavier than competition in class (660g)
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (680 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Travel photography with Sony A300
74
good battery pack (680 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
high megapixels (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (660g)
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A300 Landscape photography advice
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (680 CIPA)
two card slots
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging information
Sony A300 Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (660g)
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A300
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2022-09-08 2008-01-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 7728 x 5152 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 82 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/180000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p -
Max video resolution 7680x4320 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 632 grams (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 538
Other
Battery life 680 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W235 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD Compact Flash
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,999 $0