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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon L26, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and L26 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and L26 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was brought out 18 months earlier than the L26 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the F300EXR grades versus the L26 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon L26

 F300EXR L26 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 L26 F300EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon L26

 F300EXR L26 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR and the L26.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and L26 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and L26.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon L26 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography information
Nikon L26 Sports photography information
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon L26 Landscape photography features
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
Nikon L26 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon L26
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix L26
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 164g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $70