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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and W650 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and W650 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was announced 17 months before the W650 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the F300EXR matches up versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony W650

 F300EXR W650 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 W650 F300EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W650

 F300EXR W650 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR and the W650.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and W650.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W650 will resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Sony W650
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Sony W650
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Sony W650 Sports photography info
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (124g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W650
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Alternative name FinePix F305EXR -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2012-01-10
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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $140