FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100
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93 Imaging
34 Features
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
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On this page, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and S2100 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe F300EXR was brought out 7 months after the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F300EXR scores against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony S2100
| F300EXR | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
| S2100 | F300EXR |
|---|
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony S2100
| F300EXR | S2100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
| Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony S2100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR and the S2100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and S2100.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The F300EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent F300EXR should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
| Also Known as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215g (0.47 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $280 | $0 |