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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX210 IS versus FujiFilm F300EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the F300EXR (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and F300EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX210 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the F300EXR so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX210 IS matches up against the F300EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX210 IS F300EXR 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Canon SX210 IS

 F300EXR SX210 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR

 SX210 IS F300EXR 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the FujiFilm F300EXR has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the F300EXR.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and F300EXR is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and F300EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX210 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX210 IS will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (215g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs FujiFilm F300EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and FujiFilm F300EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISFujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR
Also called as - FinePix F305EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 model NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $226 $280