FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
- Introduced August 2002
- Previous Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
- Successor is Fujifilm S3 Pro

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) use different sensor size.

The F300EXR was released 8 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the F300EXR grades vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm S2 Pro
F300EXR | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2002 | Newer by 97 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 117k | Clearer display (+343k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the FujiFilm F300EXR
Fujifilm S2 Pro | F300EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro
F300EXR | Fujifilm S2 Pro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S2 Pro has specifications of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the F300EXR against the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 91 and 56 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer F300EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro |
Other name | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2002-08-02 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4256 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 1.8 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 117 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 92% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 850 gr (1.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $2,000 |