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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Here is a extended review of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2").

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The F300EXR was revealed 5 months prior to the Fujifilm F500 EXR and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the F300EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 F300EXR Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm F500 EXR F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 F300EXR Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm F500 EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm F500 EXR to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
31
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (215g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.20 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $280 $430