FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX500

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm JX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was introduced 17 months before the Fujifilm JX500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the F300EXR scores against the Fujifilm JX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm JX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR and the Fujifilm JX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm JX500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and Fujifilm JX500.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm JX500 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.