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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon S4300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and S4300 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and S4300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 18 months before the S4300 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the F300EXR grades vs the S4300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S4300

 F300EXR S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S4300 F300EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S4300

 F300EXR S4300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys 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 S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR against the S4300.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and S4300 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and S4300.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S4300 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (139g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
Nikon S4300 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
includes touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S4300 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S4300
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix S4300
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 139g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $119