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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S800c, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and S800c (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and S800c (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was launched 3 years prior to the S800c which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the F300EXR matches up vs the S800c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon S800c

 F300EXR S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 S800c F300EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kCrisper screen (+359k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S800c

 F300EXR S800c 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR and the S800c.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and S800c is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S800c.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S800c will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S800c Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (140 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon S800c Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (140 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S800c Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon S800c
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Coolpix S800c
Other name FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Expeed C2
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 184g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 140 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $290