Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and the Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR, 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 F660EXR was introduced in January 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR was introduced in July 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS

      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

      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 F660EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Light - 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   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

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   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


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel vs 12.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Built-in GPS vs

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR over Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz) vs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      Internal Storage 25 MB vs 40 MB

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      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 F660EXR Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Light217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz)215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
        Internal Storage25 MB40 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/2-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS 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 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 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

      Built-in GPS on Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR comes with NP-50A battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR comes with NP-50 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR. Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm–1.9 m on Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and 3.20 m on Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR bodies have the same dimensions of 104 x 59 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.3"). Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR weighs 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR 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 F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      GOOD
      74
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      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

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz)
      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)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR and Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR and give them scores of 59 and 49 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 F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      OVERALL
      59
      OVERALL
      49

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      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

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

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

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      BAD
      33
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   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 F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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 F660EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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