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Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Fujifilm X100F front
Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100T
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100V
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z300 versus Fujifilm X100F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z300 was introduced 8 years before the Fujifilm X100F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 scores versus the Fujifilm X100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Fujifilm X100F

 Fujifilm Z300 Fujifilm X100F 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Fujifilm Z300

 Fujifilm X100F Fujifilm Z300 
IntroducedJanuary 2017June 2009More recent by 92 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm X100F

 Fujifilm Z300 Fujifilm X100F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 has external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100F has proportions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z300 versus Fujifilm X100F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the Fujifilm X100F.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm X100F is 95 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm X100F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X100F will deliver extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X100F as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography information
Fujifilm X100F Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X100F Sports photography factors
23
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
69
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Fujifilm X100F
54
features focus by touch
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
77
better than average battery (390 shots)
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography features
31
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (390 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X100F Vlogging details
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (155g)
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Fujifilm X100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Fujifilm X100F
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Fujifilm X100F
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Fujifilm X100F
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2017-01-18
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 325
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 92%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 155g (0.34 pounds) 469g (1.03 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $1,300