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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and S32 (1/3") provide different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 4 years before the S32 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the F300EXR scores against the S32 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S32

 F300EXR S32 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S32 F300EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S32

 F300EXR S32 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR against the S32.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S32 is 91 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and S32.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S32 will give you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
32
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
Nikon S32 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S32
63
lighter than average (215g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S32
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relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Nikon S32 Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
30
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S32
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S32
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix S32
Other name FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2010-07-21 2014-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Approx. 10 seconds )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $180