Fujifilm SL300 vs Nikon D1X

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon D1X, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and D1X (5MP) and the Fujifilm SL300 (1/2.3") and D1X (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm SL300 was released 10 years after the D1X which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up versus the D1X for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 and Nikon D1X. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery and Nikon D1X Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon D1X has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 versus Nikon D1X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the D1X.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and D1X is 67 and 51 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL300 and D1X.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm SL300 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm SL300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.