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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was revealed 6 months earlier than the SZ-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F300EXR matches up versus the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus SZ-10

 F300EXR SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 SZ-10 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SZ-10

 F300EXR SZ-10 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR and the SZ-10.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-10
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
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lighter than average in class (215g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus SZ-10
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus SZ-10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus SZ-10
Other name FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $300