FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S1

Below is a extended overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 4 years prior to the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the F300EXR scores against the Fujifilm S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Fujifilm S1 has sizing of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR against the Fujifilm S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and Fujifilm S1 is 91 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and Fujifilm S1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm S1 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.