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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively close but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8100fd (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 19 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8100fd in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 F300EXR Fujifilm S8100fd 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm S8100fd F300EXR 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd

 F300EXR Fujifilm S8100fd 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. 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) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR against the Fujifilm S8100fd.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd is 91 and 75 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm F300EXR will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger F300EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography info
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no manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography information
63
lighter than average (215 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix S8100fd
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800))
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $300