FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as FinePix S2990
FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and S2950 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe F300EXR was introduced 5 months before the S2950 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the F300EXR matches up versus the S2950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm S2950
F300EXR | S2950 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S2950 | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2950
F300EXR | S2950 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical 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 S2950 has dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S2950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the S2950.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S2950 is 91 and 76 respectively.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and S2950.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm S2950 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 |
Also called as | FinePix F305EXR | FinePix S2990 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 8.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 grams (0.47 lbs) | 437 grams (0.96 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 110 x 73 x 81mm (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 life | - | 300 pictures |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $280 | $330 |