FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S31

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and S31 (1/2.9") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S31 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the F300EXR matches up vs the S31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix S31. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside 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 S31 has measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S31 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the F300EXR versus the S31.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S31 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S31.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.