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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix F305EXR
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z7 II
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and Z7 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was introduced 9 years prior to the Z7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the F300EXR matches up vs the Z7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Nikon Z7

 F300EXR Z7 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Z7 F300EXR 
RevealedAugust 2018July 2010More modern by 98 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon Z7

 F300EXR Z7 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outside 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 Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Z7.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and Z7 is 91 and 62 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Z7.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Nikon Z7 will deliver greater detail using its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
86
manual focus
great sensor resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (215g)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Nikon Z7
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRNikon Z7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Nikon Z7
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-21 2018-08-23
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 493
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $2,797