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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
74
Features
79
Overall
76

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we will be matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and fp (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was brought out 10 years before the fp and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the F300EXR grades vs the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sigma fp

 F300EXR fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 fp F300EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2019July 2010Fresher by 109 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sigma fp

 F300EXR fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the F300EXR versus the fp.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and fp.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
84
manual focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Sigma fp
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
78
environment proofing
supports focus via touch
MP count excellent (25MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Sigma fp
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
37
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sigma fp
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSigma fp
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sigma fp
Otherwise known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-21 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO 12800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 422 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 model NP-50 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $2,050