FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-800 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 6 months later than the SP-800 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR scores vs the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside 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 Olympus SP-800 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR versus the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and SP-800 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.