Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix Z300

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and the Fujifilm FinePix Z300, 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 Z900EXR was introduced in April 2011 and Fujifilm FinePix Z300 was introduced in June 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 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 Z900EXR and Fujifilm FinePix Z300.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   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
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   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 Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR over Fujifilm FinePix Z300.

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Larger Sensor 1/2-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 36 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/6.4
      Larger Screen 3.50" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 0.6 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Lighter 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) vs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      Internal Storage 63 MB vs 31 MB

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z300 over Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR.

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix Z300
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 180 mm

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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 Z900EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z300
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Touch-to-Focus
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        Light151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
        Internal Storage63 MB31 MB
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Fujifilm FinePix Z300
        Small Sensor1/2-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.6 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        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 Z900EXR has a 3.50" screen with 460k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix Z300 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR features a 16 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 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix Z300 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 1840, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix Z300 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      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 Z900EXR comes with NP-45A battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Fujifilm FinePix Z300 comes with NP-45 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix Z300 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR, and up to 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix Z300. Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix Z300 can shoot continuously up to 0.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and 3.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix Z300..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR body has dimensions of 101 x 59 x 18 mm (3.98 x 2.32 x 0.71") and Fujifilm FinePix Z300 body has dimensions of 92 x 57 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.24 x 0.75"). Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix Z300 weighs 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      101 mm

      59 mm

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      92 mm

      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and Fujifilm FinePix Z300 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 Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      GOOD
      77
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      GOOD
      75
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR and Fujifilm FinePix Z300 and give them scores of 60 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 Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      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
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      GOOD
      82
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   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 Z900EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix Z300

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 155 g (0.34 lb / 5.47 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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