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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Renewed by Nikon P330
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and P310 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and P310 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was brought out 23 months before the P310 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the F300EXR grades against the P310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon P310

 F300EXR P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 P310 F300EXR 
LaunchedJune 2012July 2010Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P310

 F300EXR P310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the F300EXR compared to the P310.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and P310 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and P310.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon P310 will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P310
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Nikon P310
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Nikon P310 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Nikon P310
63
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P310 Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging features
Nikon P310 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P310
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix P310
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 All around 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 - 230 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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