FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm S2800HD
F300EXR | S2800HD | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S2800HD | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2800HD
F300EXR | S2800HD | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2800HD Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD | |
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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 |