FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040
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![FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR/FujiFilm-F300EXR-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus 7040 front Olympus Stylus 7040 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-7040/Olympus-7040-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7040
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 Overview
Following is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 7040, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and 7040 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
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The F300EXR was introduced 7 months after the 7040 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F300EXR scores against the 7040 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus 7040
F300EXR | 7040 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
7040 | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 7040
F300EXR | 7040 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external 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 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR versus the 7040.
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 size comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and 7040 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and 7040.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus 7040 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher F300EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-F300EXR-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7040-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 7040 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Olympus Stylus 7040 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Olympus Stylus 7040 |
Alternative name | FinePix F305EXR | mju 7040 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 144 gr (0.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $299 |