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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Updated by Nikon AW110
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon AW100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and AW100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was revealed 13 months prior to the AW100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the F300EXR scores vs the AW100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon AW100

 F300EXR AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 AW100 F300EXR 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2010Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon AW100

 F300EXR AW100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got 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 AW100 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon AW100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR versus the AW100.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and AW100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and AW100.

All in all, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon AW100 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
Nikon AW100 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
55
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon AW100
38
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Nikon AW100 Vlogging info
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon AW100
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix AW100
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-21 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $299