FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S950
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2009

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S950 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony S950, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very close but the F300EXR (1/2") and S950 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

The F300EXR was announced 18 months after the S950 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up versus the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S950 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony S950
F300EXR | S950 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
S950 | F300EXR | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony S950
F300EXR | S950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers physical dimensions 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 S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR vs the S950.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and S950.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the FujiFilm F300EXR will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent F300EXR should have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony S950 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Also called as | FinePix F305EXR | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 gr (0.47 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $280 | $130 |