FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm HS10
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm HS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix HS11

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm HS10 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm HS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the HS10 (10MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and HS10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

The F300EXR was launched within a month of the HS10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the F300EXR scores vs the HS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm HS10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & FujiFilm FinePix HS10. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & FujiFilm HS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm HS10
F300EXR | HS10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
HS10 | F300EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm HS10
F300EXR | HS10 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar age |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm HS10 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the FujiFilm HS10 has sizing of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm HS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR versus the HS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and HS10 is 91 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm HS10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and HS10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm HS10 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | FujiFilm FinePix HS10 |
Otherwise known as | FinePix F305EXR | FinePix HS11 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 666 gr (1.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $280 | $900 |