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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(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
Sony S2100
(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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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony S2100

 F300EXR S2100 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and S2100 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Sony S2100 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Sony S2100
63
lighter than competition (215g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony S2100
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony 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