Reasons to choose FinePix F300EXR
Released in 2010, FinePix F300EXR has about 31 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 215 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm FinePix F300EXR
vs Fujifilm FinePix JX520
VS
Sensor area
31 mm²
FinePix F300EXR28 mm²
FinePix JX520- Area ratio
- 1.08:1
- Absolute difference
- 2 mm²
- Relative difference
- 7.9%
The FinePix F300EXR has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
FinePix F300EXRMetricFinePix JX520
12 MPEffective pixels14 MP
6.4 × 4.8Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.6 µmPixel pitch1.43 µm
2.56 µm²Pixel area2.03 µm²
39.06 MP/cm²Pixel density49.19 MP/cm²
5.41Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
215 gWeight—
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorage—
Lithium-ion NP-50 battery Li-ion batteryBattery—
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The FinePix F300EXR has the larger sensor area. The FinePix JX520 has the lighter body. The FinePix JX520 has the higher effective resolution. The FinePix JX520 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose FinePix JX520
Released in 2012, FinePix JX520 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.