FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A300

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the F80EXR (1/2") and A300 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 2 years after the A300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F80EXR scores vs the A300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR has physical dimensions 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 Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Sony A300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the F80EXR against the A300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and A300 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and A300.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the FujiFilm F80EXR will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern F80EXR should have a benefit in sensor technology.