Fujifilm FinePix
F305EXR
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P300

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix F305EXR vs Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P300
"The P300's BSI (back side illuminated) CMOS sensor does pretty well in most shooting conditions and in normal use, image quality compares well to those of its peers with similar-sized sensors."
dpreview.com | talking about the P300's image-quality
"Overall then, the P300 is a satisfying compact camera."
dpreview.com | talking about the P300's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P300

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Fujifilm FinePix F305EXR

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm FinePix F305EXR

Zoom
 Great zoom
15x
True resolution
 High true resolution
10.6 MP
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
12,800 ISO

differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm F305EXR
Zoom Much more zoom 15x vs 4.2x
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 Around 13x more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 10.6 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Around 10% larger sensor
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Advantages of the Nikon P300
Aperture Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.3
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 At its widest zoom, the P300's lens captures much more light (1.7 f-stops)
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 8 fps vs 1.5 fps
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 Around 5.5x faster continuous shooting
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens, Sensor shift vs Sensor shift
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 Less risk of blur
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 189 g vs 215 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Size Slightly smaller 103x58x32 mm vs 103x59x32 mm
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 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/2000s vs 1/1500s
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 More than 20% faster max shutter speed
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.3" vs 1.3"
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 Almost the same
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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon P300

Looking for in camera panoramic stitching

One person recommends the Nikon P300:

" That one's easy. P300 has built-in panorama and D5100 doesn't."

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
Thickness Quite thick Help
1.3"
Weight Heavy Help
F305EXR:215 g
P300:189 g
Size Large Help
F305EXR:103x59x32 mm
P300:103x58x32 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
Size Is slightly smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the FinePix F305EXR
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P300
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the FinePix F305EXR
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $289
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the FinePix F305EXR
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Coolpix P300
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179
Size Is much smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the FinePix F305EXR
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Travel zoom

$281 - $332
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the FinePix F305EXR
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10

Travel zoom

$328
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Weight Is slightly heavier
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the FinePix F305EXR
Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS10 vs the Coolpix P300

Fujifilm FinePix F305EXR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR

Travel zoom

$225 - $229
Movie format Higher resolution movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p No 24p support
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the FinePix F500 EXR vs the FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR

Travel zoom

$248
Movie format Higher resolution movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Supports 24p No 24p support
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the FinePix F550 EXR vs the FinePix F305EXR
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR

Compact

$293
Sensor size Much larger sensor
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the FinePix F200EXR vs the FinePix F305EXR
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380
Zoom Much more zoom
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Much larger
Thickness Much thicker
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the FinePix F305EXR

Nikon Coolpix P300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P310

Pro digicam

$300 - $315
3D Takes 3D photos
Macro focus Better macro capability
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Coolpix P300
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
Zoom Much more zoom
3D Takes 3D photos
Aperture Much narrower aperture
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix S8200

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$229
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Macro focus Better macro capability
Aperture Much narrower aperture
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix P300

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