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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F305EXR
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony A35
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 Overview

Here is a complete review of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and A37 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and A37 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was launched 22 months prior to the A37 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the F300EXR grades versus the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Sony A37

 F300EXR A37 
Display dimension3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 A37 F300EXR 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2010Fresher by 22 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony A37

 F300EXR A37 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR versus the A37.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and A37 is 91 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and A37.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A37 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A37 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Sony A37
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Travel photography with Sony A37
63
lighter than competition in class (215g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Sony A37
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
64
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.6 inch)
bad battery (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Sony A37
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Sony A37
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRSony SLT-A37
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Sony SLT-A37
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-07-21 2012-05-16
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.6 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 506g (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $522