FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm S8100fd
F300EXR | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the FujiFilm F300EXR
Fujifilm S8100fd | F300EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S8100fd
F300EXR | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
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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 |