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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Superseded the Canon S95
  • Refreshed by Canon S110
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon S100 versus FujiFilm F300EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and F300EXR (1/2") offer different sensor size.

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The S100 was released 18 months later than the F300EXR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S100 scores vs the F300EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S100 F300EXR 
LaunchedDecember 2011July 2010Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon S100

 F300EXR S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 S100 F300EXR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S100 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S100 against the F300EXR.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and F300EXR is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and F300EXR.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The S100 features the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The newer S100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography factors
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging info
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot S100FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S100 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also called as - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-12-22 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $429 $280