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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") possess different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was released 16 months prior to the Fujifilm X-S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the F300EXR scores vs the Fujifilm X-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Fujifilm X-S1

 F300EXR Fujifilm X-S1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Fujifilm X-S1 F300EXR 
RevealedNovember 2011July 2010More modern by 16 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm X-S1

 F300EXR Fujifilm X-S1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR vs the Fujifilm X-S1.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Fujifilm X-S1 is 91 and 52 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The F300EXR contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW support
46
manual focus
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW support
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition (920g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
long zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
63
lighter than average (215 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
43
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (920g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
38
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
26
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (920 grams)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Fujifilm X-S1
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm X-S1
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2011-11-24
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 920 grams (2.03 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $399