FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840

In this write-up, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and L840 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and L840 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 5 years earlier than the L840 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the F300EXR grades against the L840 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon L840 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR compared to the L840.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and L840 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and L840.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon L840 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.