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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10 Comparison

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Fujifilm SL300

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Bridge cameras from Fujifilm and Sony. Fujifilm SL300 was introduced to market in January 2012 and Sony RX10 was launched in March 2014. As you can see, SL300 is 2 years older than RX10. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Fujifilm SL300 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Sony RX10 has a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm SL300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 64 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-720 mm F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • Electronic viewfinder
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 510g. 122 x 93 x 100 mm

Sony RX10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-03-20
  • 20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80-25600)
  • 24-200 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 1440k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 813g. 129 x 88 x 102 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Sony RX10 was replaced by Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II vs Fujifilm FinePix SL300

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix SL300 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Weight
510 g vs 813 g 303 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 200mm 520 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30× vs 8.3× more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 over Fujifilm FinePix SL300
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 14 MP 42% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 1.600 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.290k dots vs 460k dots 180% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 97% More accurate viewfinder
Max Mech. Shutter
1/3200s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 1.0fps 9 fps faster
Battery Life
420 shots vs 300 shots 120 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.80 vs 3.10 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.2m vs 7.0m 3.2m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 2.04µm2 185% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 200mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm SL300 has external dimensions of 122 x 93 x 100 mm (4.8 x 3.66 x 3.94″) and weighs 510 g (1.12 lb / 17.99 oz) (including batteries). Sony RX10 has external dimensions of 129 x 88 x 102 mm (5.08 x 3.46 x 4.02″) and weighs 813 g (1.79 lb / 28.68 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10. Fujifilm SL300 is 7mm narrower and 2mm thinner than Sony RX10 but it is also 5mm taller.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm SL300 is significantly lighter (303g ) than the Sony RX10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of RX10, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to SL300.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Sony RX10 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Fujifilm SL300 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10.
Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Sony RX10 has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sony RX10's sensor provides 6MP more than Fujifilm SL300's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the SL300 and RX10 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 Cameras


As seen above, Sony RX10 has a 4.1x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm SL300. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 features a 24-720 mm F3.1-5.9 30× zoom lens whereas Sony RX10 features a 24-200 mm F2.8 8.3× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sony RX10 is faster than Fujifilm SL300 at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm SL300 has 520mm longer reach than the Sony RX10. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Sony RX10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL300
RX10
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL300
RX10
Longest - Nikon P1000
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Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL300
RX10
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

SL300
RX10
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
Average
What types of Photography are Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm SL300 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 for Portrait Photography

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Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm SL300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony RX10 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium sized Body
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Fujifilm SL300 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Exposure Mode
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
200 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/3200s
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Fujifilm SL300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony RX10 for Daily Photography

GOOD
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
510g
Body Thickness 100mm
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RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
8.3X Optical Zoom
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
813g
Body Thickness 102mm
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Fujifilm SL300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony RX10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Sony RX10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm SL300 and Sony RX10 scores compare:

Fujifilm SL300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #58 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #593 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Sony RX10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #9 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #184 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Sony RX10 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm SL300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm SL300. Otherwise, Sony RX10 is the better camera overall.

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Sony RX10 vs Fujifilm SL300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-03-20
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area 28.07mm2 116.16mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 64 ISO 125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-720 mm (30×) 24-200 mm (8.3×)
Max Aperture F3.1-5.9 F2.8
Macro Focus Range 2cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 460k dots 1,290k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution n/a 1,440k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.7x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/3200s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 10.20 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 510g 813g
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm 129 x 88 x 102mm
Battery Life 300 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 69
DxO Color Depth not tested 22.9
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 474
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