FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S4000
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix S4050

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and S4000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

The F300EXR was unveiled 5 months earlier than the S4000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the F300EXR scores vs the S4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the FujiFilm S4000
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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and FujiFilm S4000
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S4000 has specifications of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR versus FujiFilm S4000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR versus the S4000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and S4000 is 91 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and S4000.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm S4000 will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs FujiFilm S4000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | FujiFilm FinePix S4000 |
Also referred to as | FinePix F305EXR | FinePix S4050 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
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 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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 540 grams (1.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") |
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 photos |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $280 | $279 |