Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and the Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR was introduced in July 2010 and Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR Highlights

      • 12.0 MP 1/2-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm F300EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR
      Center Weighted Metering vs

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      Fujifilm F750EXR
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      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F770EXR
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      Fujifilm F800EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm F70EXR
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      10 MP

      Fujifilm F80EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm F200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm F900EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm F550EXR
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      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F600EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F660EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm F500EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.0 Megapixel vs 16.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

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      Fujifilm F750EXR
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      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F70EXR
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      10 MP

      Fujifilm F200EXR
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      1/1.6-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm F800EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm F550EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F600EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F900EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm F660EXR
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      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F770EXR
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      16.0 MP

      Fujifilm F80EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/2-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.5 fps3.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR features a 12.0 megapixel 1/2-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 30.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with EXR processor.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR come with NP-50 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR. Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps. Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m on Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR body has dimensions of 104 x 59 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.3") and Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR body has dimensions of 104 x 63 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.48 x 1.3") and they both weigh 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR and give them scores of 49 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      OVERALL
      49
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      BAD
      33
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F500EXR

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      53
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)


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