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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
Olympus TG-310
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Olympus TG-310

 F300EXR TG-310 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 TG-310 F300EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-310

 F300EXR TG-310 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

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

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (155g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography features
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than average (155 grams)
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
38
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (150 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Olympus TG-310
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXROlympus TG-310
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