Clicky

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and A900 (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and A900 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was brought out 6 years before the A900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the F300EXR matches up versus the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon A900

 F300EXR A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 A900 F300EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2010Fresher by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon A900

 F300EXR A900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon A900 has measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR against the A900.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and A900 is 91 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and A900.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon A900 will offer greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
40
good megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography details
Nikon A900 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
lighter than competitors (289g)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Nikon A900
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon A900
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix A900
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2016-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $400