FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500
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![FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR/FujiFilm-F300EXR-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Successor is Nikon P510
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the P500 (12MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and P500 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
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The F300EXR was brought out 6 months before the P500 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the F300EXR grades against the P500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix P500. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon P500
F300EXR | P500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
P500 | F300EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P500
F300EXR | P500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same generation |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the F300EXR compared to the P500.
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 size comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and P500 is 91 and 67 respectively.
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and P500.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The F300EXR has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P500 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix P500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix P500 |
Alternative name | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 23-810mm (35.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 8.00 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 | ||
Supported 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 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 lbs) | 494 gr (1.09 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") |
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 | - | 220 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | EN-EL5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $280 | $399 |