FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony a5100

Below is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and a5100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was introduced 5 years earlier than the a5100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the F300EXR scores versus the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the a5100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and a5100 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and a5100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a5100 will offer you more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.