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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and P300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was launched 10 months prior to the P300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the F300EXR matches up versus the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon P300

 F300EXR P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 P300 F300EXR 
IntroducedMay 2011July 2010Fresher by 10 months
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P300

 F300EXR P300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the F300EXR vs the P300.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and P300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and P300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The F300EXR has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older F300EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
27
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon P300 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon P300 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon P300
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P300
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix P300
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $500