FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L830

On this page, we are evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and L830 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and L830 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was revealed 4 years prior to the L830 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the F300EXR scores vs the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outer measurements 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 L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR and the L830.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and L830 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and L830.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon L830 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.