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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon L840

 F300EXR L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 L840 F300EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2010Fresher by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon L840

 F300EXR L840 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon L840 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Nikon L840 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography details
Nikon L840 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (590 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography features
Nikon L840 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
better than average battery power (590 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (538g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon L840 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (538g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon L840
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix L840
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 538 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 590 shots
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $400