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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WX30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The F300EXR was released 12 months prior to the WX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the F300EXR scores versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony WX30

 F300EXR WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WX30 F300EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX30

 F300EXR WX30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the F300EXR and the WX30.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and WX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX30 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography information
Sony WX30 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX30
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Also called FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $259