FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6300
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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 Known as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Released February 2012

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S6300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and S6300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

The F300EXR was revealed 18 months earlier than the S6300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the F300EXR scores versus the S6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S6300
F300EXR | S6300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S6300 | F300EXR | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S6300
F300EXR | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S6300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR versus the S6300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S6300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and S6300.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S6300 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Also called as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 230 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $280 | $200 |