Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony HX300

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and HX300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 15 months before the HX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX300 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and HX300.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX300 will give you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.