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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Leica C front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Introduced September 2013
  • Also referred to as Typ112
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Leica C, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the C (12MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and C (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was brought out 4 years prior to the C which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR scores versus the C for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Leica C

 F300EXR C 

Reasons to pick Leica C over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 C F300EXR 
IntroducedSeptember 2013July 2010More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Leica C

 F300EXR C 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Leica C has proportions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Leica C in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR compared to the C.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and C is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and C.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The F300EXR comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more aged F300EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Leica C
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Leica C
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Leica C
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Leica C
63
lighter than competitors (215g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Leica C Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Leica C Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
39
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Leica C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Leica C
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRLeica C
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Leica
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Leica C
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR Typ112
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 1 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 195g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $1,299