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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and S640 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was announced 12 months later than the S640 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the F300EXR matches up versus the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S640

 F300EXR S640 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 12 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S640 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S640

 F300EXR S640 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR vs the S640.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and S640 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and S640.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The F300EXR uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The younger F300EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Nikon S640
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography advice
Nikon S640 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography features
Nikon S640 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (215g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Nikon S640 Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
Nikon S640 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S640
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix S640
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.47 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $225