FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S30

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and S30 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 18 months earlier than the S30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the F300EXR matches up versus the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with 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) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR vs the S30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm F300EXR will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.