FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P510

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and P510 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and P510 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was launched 23 months earlier than the P510 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the F300EXR grades vs the P510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Nikon Coolpix P510. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR features physical 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) and the Nikon P510 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P510 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR against the P510.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and P510 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and P510.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon P510 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.