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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm J30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm J30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was revealed 13 months after the Fujifilm J30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the F300EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm J30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm J30

 F300EXR Fujifilm J30 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm J30 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm J30

 F300EXR Fujifilm J30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with physical measurements 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 J30 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm J30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Fujifilm J30.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm J30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and Fujifilm J30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more recent F300EXR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm J30
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm J30
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
Fujifilm J30 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm J30
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm J30
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $150