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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the T300 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The T300 was released 23 months prior to the S31 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the T300 scores against the S31 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Nikon S31

 T300 S31 

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm T300

 S31 T300 
ReleasedJune 2013July 2011Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S31

 T300 S31 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has proportions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the T300 versus the S31.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and S31 is 94 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and S31.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T300 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the FujiFilm T300 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older T300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S31 Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
52
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography information
Nikon S31 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S31 Travel photography highlights
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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weather sealing
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography details
Nikon S31 Landscape photography details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
30
good maximum aperture (f)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Vlogging details
Nikon S31 Vlogging details
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
24
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Nikon S31
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix T300 Nikon Coolpix S31
Otherwise known as FinePix T305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 185g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 shots 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $90