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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Df front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Launched December 2013
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Df (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Df (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was brought out 4 years prior to the Df and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the F300EXR scores versus the Df in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon Df

 F300EXR Df 

Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Df F300EXR 
LaunchedDecember 2013July 2010More recent by 41 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon Df

 F300EXR Df 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR features external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon Df has measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR vs the Df.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Df is 91 and 59 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Df.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Df will provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon Df
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon Df as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography information
Nikon Df Sports photography information
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (1,400 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Df as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
good battery power (1,400 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Df Landscape photography highlights
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (1,400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Nikon Df
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
9
lack of video recording
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Df Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon Df
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Df
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Df
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-07-21 2013-12-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction,
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3279
Other
Battery life - 1400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $2,747