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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Released December 2007
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
  • New Model is Sony A77
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and A700 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was released 2 years after the A700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the F300EXR matches up versus the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony A700

 F300EXR A700 
ReleasedJuly 2010December 2007Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 A700 F300EXR 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony A700

 F300EXR A700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR vs the A700.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and A700 is 91 and 58 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and A700.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The F300EXR provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The newer F300EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony A700 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
Sony A700 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Sony A700 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Sony A700
63
lighter than average in class (215g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
49
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
Sony A700 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
9
no video recording
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony A700
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-07-21 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 768 grams (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model NP-50 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One Two
Cost at launch $280 $1,000