FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L610

Lets look a little more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon L610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and L610 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and L610 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was announced 3 years prior to the L610 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR scores versus the L610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix L610. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon L610 has sizing of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the L610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and L610 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and L610.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L610 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.