FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix S630. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S630
F300EXR | S630 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S630 | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S630
F300EXR | S630 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S630 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
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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 |