FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S1500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S1500 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was launched 18 months later than the Fujifilm S1500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the F300EXR scores vs the Fujifilm S1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside 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) and the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S1500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Fujifilm S1500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm S1500 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and Fujifilm S1500.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern F300EXR will have a benefit in sensor technology.