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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon P330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is fairly close but the F300EXR (1/2") and P330 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the P330 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the F300EXR matches up versus the P330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon P330

 F300EXR P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 P330 F300EXR 
ReleasedMarch 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P330

 F300EXR P330 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior 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 P330 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon P330 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR compared to the P330.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and P330 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and P330.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The F300EXR features the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The older F300EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Nikon P330
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography information
Nikon P330 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon P330 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average (215g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon P330 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P330
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix P330
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-03-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
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 score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $500