FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S100

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and S100 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and S100 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was released 13 months prior to the S100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F300EXR grades versus the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S100 has measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR versus the S100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S100 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and S100.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon S100 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.