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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was released 17 months before the Fujifilm XP150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm XP150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm XP150

 F300EXR Fujifilm XP150 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm XP150 F300EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm XP150

 F300EXR Fujifilm XP150 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical 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 XP150 has dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR versus the Fujifilm XP150.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm XP150 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Fujifilm XP150.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XP150 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP150 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP150
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography information
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lighter than average in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP150
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Fujifilm XP150
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm XP150
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix XP150
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix XP150
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-07-21 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 life - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $260