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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm S9800 front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S9800 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was revealed 5 years before the Fujifilm S9800 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F300EXR scores versus the Fujifilm S9800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm S9800

 F300EXR Fujifilm S9800 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm S9800 F300EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 54 months
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S9800

 F300EXR Fujifilm S9800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm S9800 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR and the Fujifilm S9800.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm S9800 is 91 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Fujifilm S9800.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm S9800 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (670g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm S9800 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (215g)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (670g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
38
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
57
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
no external mic port
heavier than average (670g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm S9800
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm S9800
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm S9800
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2015-01-14
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 670g (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $299