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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was launched 7 months later than the Tough-3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F300EXR grades against the Tough-3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus Tough-3000

 F300EXR Tough-3000 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010More recent by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 Tough-3000 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus Tough-3000

 F300EXR Tough-3000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers external 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) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR compared to the Tough-3000.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and Tough-3000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and Tough-3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The F300EXR has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern F300EXR provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography information
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus Tough-3000
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $0