Nikon D300 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D300 and the Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR, 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.

      Nikon D300 was introduced in March 2008 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D300 Highlights

      • 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 51 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2-inch EXR-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D300
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      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 Nikon D300 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR.

      PROS

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      •   51 Focus Points
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1000 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 67
      •   Weight - 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D300

      Nikon D300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D300 over Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR.

      Nikon D300 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2-inch
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 460k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Nikon D300S
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Canon Rebel T3
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z9
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Panasonic FP2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon M6
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm HS30EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR over Nikon D300.

      Nikon D300 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.3 Megapixel vs 16.0 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 3,200
      Higher Boosted ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 2848 vs 4608 x 3456
      Center Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Speaker vs Mono
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz) vs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 20 MB

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      Fujifilm HS35EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS50EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm HS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Fujifilm HS20 EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Sony a9 III
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony NEX-5R
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Sony a7CR
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      Full Frame

      60.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 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 Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D300 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D300 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR have 3.0" screens with 922k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon D300 has a Fixed screen Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D300 has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Nikon D300 features a 12.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR 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 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D300 is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 2848 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR 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.

      Image Stabilization on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon D300 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon D300 comes with EN-EL3e battery pack with battery life of 1000 shots and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR comes with NP-W126 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D300 has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D300 has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D300, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. Nikon D300 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Nikon D300 ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Nikon D300 and ±2 range on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon D300 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D300 and 7.10 m Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m on Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Nikon D300 and via Shoe Mount to Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D300.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D300 body has dimensions of 147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91") and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR body has dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96"). Nikon D300 weighs 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz).

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      147 mm

      114 mm

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      131 mm

      97 mm

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      114 mm

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      74 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D300 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      Nikon D300 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR 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

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      80
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Long Battery Life - 1000 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Long Battery Life - 1000 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      74
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      77
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      77
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1000 shots
      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D300 and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and give them scores of 63 and 65 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.


      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 67
      POOR
      53
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      74
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      79
      •   51 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      GOOD
      75
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      83
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D300

      Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz)
      •   Long Battery Life - 1000 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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