FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8300

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S8300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S8300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the F300EXR scores against the Fujifilm S8300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix S8300. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm S8300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got exterior 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 S8300 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S8300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR vs the Fujifilm S8300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and Fujifilm S8300 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and Fujifilm S8300.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm S8300 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.