FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony A700
F300EXR | A700 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | December 2007 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
A700 | F300EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony A700
F300EXR | A700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A700 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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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 |