FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
- Released July 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched July 2009

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm Z37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by FujiFilm. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is pretty close but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The F300EXR was released 13 months later than the Fujifilm Z37 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the F300EXR grades vs the Fujifilm Z37 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix Z37. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm Z37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm Z37
F300EXR | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
Fujifilm Z37 | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm Z37
F300EXR | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR features exterior 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 Z37 has specifications of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Fujifilm Z37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR against the Fujifilm Z37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm Z37 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Fujifilm Z37.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger F300EXR should have a benefit in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 |
Also referred to as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 3s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
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 All around 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 | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $280 | $130 |