FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon W300

On this page, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and W300 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and W300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was launched 8 years prior to the W300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the F80EXR matches up versus the W300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Nikon Coolpix W300. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the F80EXR compared to the W300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and W300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and W300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon W300 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.