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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon N100 versus FujiFilm F300EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is fairly comparable but the N100 (1/1.7") and F300EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The N100 was announced 3 years after the F300EXR which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the N100 matches up versus the F300EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 N100 F300EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon N100

 F300EXR N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 N100 F300EXR 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 features outside measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has proportions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the N100 vs the F300EXR.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and F300EXR is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and F300EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The N100 features the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer N100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
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lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography details
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (289g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery life (330 shots)
features touch to focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (289g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
comes with external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (289g)
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon N100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot N100FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot N100 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Alternative name - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 EXR
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $280