FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2").

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The F300EXR was released 3 years before the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F300EXR grades against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior measurements 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 HS50 EXR has dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the F300EXR vs the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 91 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Fujifilm HS50 EXR to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.