FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A1000

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and A1000 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was released 9 years before the A1000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F300EXR scores vs the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external measurements 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 A1000 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR and the A1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and A1000 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and A1000.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon A1000 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.