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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S2900HD
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Overview

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and S2800HD (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was released 6 months after the S2800HD so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2800HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the F300EXR matches up vs the S2800HD with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 F300EXR S2800HD 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S2800HD F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2800HD

 F300EXR S2800HD 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2800HD has proportions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR vs the S2800HD.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S2800HD is 91 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S2800HD.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm S2800HD will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
29
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
63
lighter than average (215g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm S2800HD as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2800HD
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR FinePix S2900HD
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 437 grams (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $260