FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm JX550

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm JX550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was introduced 17 months prior to the Fujifilm JX550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the F300EXR scores versus the Fujifilm JX550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers physical 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 JX550 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm JX550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Fujifilm JX550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm JX550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and Fujifilm JX550.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm JX550 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.