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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F305EXR
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and G3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was announced 19 months after the G3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the F300EXR grades vs the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony G3

 F300EXR G3 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 G3 F300EXR 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony G3

 F300EXR G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the F300EXR and the G3.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and G3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent F300EXR will have an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Sony G3 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Sony G3
34
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Sony G3
63
lighter than average (215 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony G3 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Sony G3
30
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony G3
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 185 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $200