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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Nikon S5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and S5100 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was unveiled about the same time to the S5100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the F300EXR grades vs the S5100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S5100

 F300EXR S5100 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S5100 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S5100

 F300EXR S5100 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside measurements 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 S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR and the S5100.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and S5100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and S5100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The F300EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography features
Nikon S5100 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon S5100 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (215g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (132g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S5100
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix S5100
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2010-08-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Expeed C2
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 132g (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-50 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $200