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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was manufactured within a month of the S4300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the S4300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm XP50 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S4300 Fujifilm XP50 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S4300

 Fujifilm XP50 S4300 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 compared to the S4300.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and S4300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and S4300.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography information
Nikon S4300 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (139g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP50
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography factors
Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (139g)
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (180 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon S4300
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external mic support
34
quite wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S4300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 220 photographs 180 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $119