FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon 1 V2

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon 1 V2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the 1 V2 (14MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and 1 V2 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was launched 3 years prior to the 1 V2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F300EXR matches up against the 1 V2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Nikon 1 V2. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Nikon 1 V2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V2 has specifications of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR and the 1 V2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and 1 V2 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and 1 V2.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon 1 V2 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.