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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon S95
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon S90 versus FujiFilm F300EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S90 (1/1.7") and F300EXR (1/2") feature different sensor size.

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The S90 was unveiled 3 months prior to the F300EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S90 matches up vs the F300EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S90 F300EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon S90

 F300EXR S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and FujiFilm F300EXR

 S90 F300EXR 
IntroducedApril 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S90 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has sizing of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S90 against the F300EXR.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and F300EXR is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and F300EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S90 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S90
Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
64
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography features
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography features
63
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competition in class (215g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography information
FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S90
Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
31
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon S90 vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot S90FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot S90 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also referred to as - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-08 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $280