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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm S8200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the F300EXR matches up against the Fujifilm S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm S8200

 F300EXR Fujifilm S8200 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm S8200 F300EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S8200

 F300EXR Fujifilm S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S8200 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Fujifilm S8200.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm S8200 is 91 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Fujifilm S8200.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm S8200 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average (215g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (670g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S8200
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix S8200
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix S8200
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $450