FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2").

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The F300EXR was brought out 17 months before the Fujifilm HS30EXR which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F300EXR matches up against the Fujifilm HS30EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm HS30EXR has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm HS30EXR to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.