FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony W650
F300EXR | W650 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the FujiFilm F300EXR
W650 | F300EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony W650
F300EXR | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony W650 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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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 |