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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon W300, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 6 years prior to the W300 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades against the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm XP50 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm XP50

 W300 Fujifilm XP50 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2012More modern by 65 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm XP50 W300 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 comes with external 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) while the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon W300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the W300.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and W300.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon W300 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography details
Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
Nikon W300 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP50
Vlogging with Nikon W300
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-05 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 231 gr (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 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 220 images 280 images
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $387