FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A7

Here is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and A7 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was brought out 4 years before the A7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the F300EXR matches up vs the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with exterior measurements 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 Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR and the A7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and A7 is 91 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and A7.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will resolve more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.