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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and 7000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was revealed 19 months later than the 7000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus 7000

 F300EXR 7000 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 7000 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 7000

 F300EXR 7000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside 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) while the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the 7000.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and 7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and 7000.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The F300EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The fresher F300EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Olympus 7000 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging info
Olympus 7000 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 7000
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus Stylus 7000
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 172 gr (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $280 $280