FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A7R

Here, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A7R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and A7R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A7R and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the F300EXR scores vs the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR features physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR vs the A7R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and A7R is 91 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and A7R.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will give greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.