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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony WX350
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below is a complete review of the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and WX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was revealed 3 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the F300EXR grades vs the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony WX300

 F300EXR WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 WX300 F300EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX300

 F300EXR WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the F300EXR compared to the WX300.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and WX300.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX300 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Sony WX300 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
36
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
63
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony WX300
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 166g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $330