Fujifilm X10 vs Sony H300

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X10 and Sony H300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and H300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 19 months earlier than the H300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 and Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the H300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and H300 is 83 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and H300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony H300 will resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.