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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP60
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S5300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was launched 24 months before the S5300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores against the S5300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm XP50 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S5300 Fujifilm XP50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S5300

 Fujifilm XP50 S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S5300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the S5300.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S5300.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S5300 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography details
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography details
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography advice
Nikon S5300 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (138g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Nikon S5300 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition (138g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography details
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon S5300
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
35
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (138g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S5300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 138 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots 180 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $180