Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D300S

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon D300S, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the D300S (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and D300S (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was introduced 2 years later than the D300S and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the D300S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon D300S. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Nikon D300S Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon D300S has sizing of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 and Nikon D300S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the D300S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and D300S is 67 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and D300S.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL300 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm SL300 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm SL300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.