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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is pretty close but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 13 months later than the Fujifilm Z35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the F300EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm Z35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm Z35

 F300EXR Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2009Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm Z35 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm Z35

 F300EXR Fujifilm Z35 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z35 has sizing of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm Z35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR vs the Fujifilm Z35.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm Z35 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and Fujifilm Z35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern F300EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
54
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm Z35
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Also called FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 3 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $130