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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
Fujifilm Z37
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm Z37

 F300EXR Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm Z37 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm Z37

 F300EXR Fujifilm Z37 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (215g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm Z37
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm FinePix Z37
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