FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300
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35 Features
19 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Nikon Coolpix P300. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Nikon P300
XP10 | P300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the FujiFilm XP10
P300 | XP10 | |||
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Announced | May 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 16 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Nikon P300
XP10 | P300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm XP10 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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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 |