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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP30
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was unveiled 16 months prior to the P300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the XP10 grades vs the P300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon P300

 XP10 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the FujiFilm XP10

 P300 XP10 
AnnouncedMay 2011February 2010Fresher by 16 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon P300

 XP10 P300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm XP10 features outside measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the XP10 and the P300.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XP10 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and P300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older XP10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography features
Nikon P300 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography info
Nikon P300 Street photography info
60
environment sealing
lighter than average (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography information
Nikon P300 Sports photography information
30
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Nikon P300
60
lighter than average (135 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
63
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
27
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging details
Nikon P300 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon P300
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Nikon Coolpix P300
Also called FinePix XP11 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $175 $500