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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
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
  • Launched May 2011
  • New Model is Nikon P310
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 3 months after the P300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm XP30 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm XP30

 P300 Fujifilm XP30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm XP30 P300 
LaunchedAugust 2011May 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 provides external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the P300.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and P300 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and P300.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
Nikon P300 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Nikon P300 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P300 Landscape photography highlights
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Nikon P300 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
36
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 189 grams (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $240 $500