FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon B600

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and B600 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and B600 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was launched 9 years earlier than the B600 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F300EXR scores versus the B600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix B600. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outside measurements 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 Nikon B600 has proportions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the F300EXR vs the B600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and B600 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and B600.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon B600 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.