FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, 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 XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was manufactured 3 years before the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F300EXR scores vs the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR features external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The F300EXR includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.