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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300
  • Renewed by Nikon D600
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the D300S (12MP) is fairly similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and D300S (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was brought out 8 months after the D300S so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the F80EXR grades versus the D300S for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Nikon D300S

 F80EXR D300S 
AnnouncedJune 2010November 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 D300S F80EXR 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon D300S

 F80EXR D300S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon D300S has specifications of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the F80EXR against the D300S.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and D300S is 92 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and D300S.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR includes the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The more modern F80EXR provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon D300S Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
63
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography info
Nikon D300S Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (210 grams)
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (938g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Travel photography with Nikon D300S
59
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (210 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
48
weather sealing
built-in flash
heavier than average (938 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D300S as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D300S as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (210g)
22
offers face detection focusing
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average (938 grams)
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Nikon D300S
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRNikon D300S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Nikon D300S
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-06-16 2009-11-16
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 51
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Crop factor 5.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 938 gr (2.07 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 787
Other
Battery life - 950 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single 2
Launch pricing $400 $1,630