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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and S630 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was brought out 18 months after the S630 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the F300EXR scores versus the S630 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S630

 F300EXR S630 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S630 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S630

 F300EXR S630 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outside 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) while the Nikon S630 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR vs the S630.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S630 is 91 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S630.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher F300EXR should have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S630
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
Nikon S630 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S630 Sports photography info
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (215g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
long reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Nikon S630
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S630
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix S630
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-50 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $240