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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P520
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and P530 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and P530 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 4 years prior to the P530 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the F300EXR scores versus the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon P530

 F300EXR P530 

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 P530 F300EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P530

 F300EXR P530 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers outer measurements 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 P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR against the P530.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and P530 is 91 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and P530.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon P530 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon P530
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Nikon P530 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Nikon P530 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competition (215 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (494g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon P530 Landscape photography advice
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery life (240 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
Nikon P530 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
27
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (494g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon P530
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix P530
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 494 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $280