FujiFilm F300EXR vs Fujifilm X-S1

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.

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm X-S1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.