FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2011

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and S6100 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and S6100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

The F300EXR was announced 6 months prior to the S6100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the F300EXR grades vs the S6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S6100
F300EXR | S6100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S6100 | F300EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S6100
F300EXR | S6100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got outer 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 S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S6100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR compared to the S6100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S6100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S6100.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon S6100 will give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
Also called | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-02-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lb) | 175g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 210 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $280 | $195 |