Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR
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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon S95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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S100 and FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S100 Gallery and FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S100 | F300EXR | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon S100
F300EXR | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and FujiFilm F300EXR
S100 | F300EXR | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon S100 versus FujiFilm F300EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | |
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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 |