FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus 6000

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and 6000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 13 months after the 6000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F300EXR matches up vs the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus 6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR against the 6000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and 6000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and 6000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher F300EXR should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.