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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • New Model is Nikon P310
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the P300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 scores against the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm A100 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm A100

 P300 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedMay 2011February 2009Newer by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm A100 P300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the P300.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and P300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P300 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography info
Nikon P300 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Nikon P300
56
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
Nikon P300 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
36
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $500