FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P900

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and P900 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and P900 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was announced 5 years before the P900 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up vs the P900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix P900. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon P900 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR vs the P900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and P900 is 91 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and P900.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P900 will provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.