Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H300

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and H300 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 3 years before the H300 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony H300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and H300 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and H300.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H300 will give more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.