Sony HX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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Sony HX300 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.4 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony HX300 Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
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Differences

Sony HX300 advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Less expensive
$500 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
More pixels
20.4 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Sony HX300

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
39 mm vs 103 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
330g vs 656g
Lighter weight
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Super-versatile 50x optical zoom lens helps you capture everything from wide-angle cityscapes to zoomed in portraits from what feels like a mile away; Still quite light and portable considering the powerful lens; Comfortable and ergonomic design; Full HD video recording at up to 60p, with good quality.
Relatively small, 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor delivers average image quality that degrades quickly at high sensitivities; Images not as sharp or as bright at full telephoto as we had hoped; Slow camera to use overall.
Read our Sony HX300 Express Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-A1 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Sony HX300

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
More pixels

$650
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
RAW file ability

Compare Sony HX300 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm SL1000

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Sony HX300

Sony NEX-3N

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$449
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony HX300 vs Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Sony HX300

Sony NEX-5T

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony HX300 vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Sony HX300

Samsung WB2200F

$600
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

$675
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX300 vs Samsung WB2200F

Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung WB2200F

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$675
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Sony HX400V

Sony HX300

Sony HX400V

$600
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking

$448
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony HX300 vs Sony HX400V

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony HX400V

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$448
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony HX400V

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