FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P520

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P520, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and P520 (18MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and P520 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was announced 3 years earlier than the P520 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F300EXR scores against the P520 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix P520. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon P520 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon P520 has proportions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P520 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR vs the P520.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and P520 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and P520.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon P520 will provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.