FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm XP50

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm XP50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 17 months before the Fujifilm XP50 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the F300EXR matches up versus the Fujifilm XP50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got physical measurements 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 XP50 has proportions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm XP50 in the 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 working with at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR against the Fujifilm XP50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and Fujifilm XP50 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Fujifilm XP50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm XP50 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.