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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S6100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S6100

 F300EXR S6100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S6100 F300EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S6100

 F300EXR S6100 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Nikon S6100
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than others (215 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S6100
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S6100
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