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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm JX370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was released 12 months prior to the Fujifilm JX370 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F300EXR scores against the Fujifilm JX370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm JX370

 F300EXR Fujifilm JX370 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm JX370 F300EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm JX370

 F300EXR Fujifilm JX370 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX370 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm JX370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the F300EXR versus the Fujifilm JX370.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm JX370 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and Fujifilm JX370.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm JX370 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm JX370
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JX370 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (215 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than average (124g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm JX370 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm JX370
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix JX370
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix JX370
Other name FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 190 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $159