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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix XP120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP130
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP120 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the W300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP120 matches up vs the W300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP120 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm XP120 W300 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm XP120

 W300 Fujifilm XP120 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm XP120 W300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017May 2017Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP120 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 compared to the W300.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP120 and W300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and W300.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Portrait photography details
Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Street photography features
Nikon W300 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Sports photography information
Nikon W300 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Travel photography highlights
Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
low battery power (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Landscape photography information
Nikon W300 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (210 shots)
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP120 Vlogging features
Nikon W300 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP120 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP120 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP120Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP120 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-01-05 2017-05-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p / Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 gr (0.45 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 210 photographs 280 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $229 $387