FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly close but the F300EXR (1/2") and TG-310 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The F300EXR was introduced 5 months prior to the TG-310 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR scores versus the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus TG-310
F300EXR | TG-310 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
TG-310 | F300EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-310
F300EXR | TG-310 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR against the TG-310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and TG-310 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and TG-310.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-310 will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Olympus TG-310 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Olympus TG-310 |
Also called as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-01-06 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | 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 per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215g (0.47 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 150 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $280 | $0 |