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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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
  • Revealed May 2017
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and W300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 9 years before the W300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm Z30 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm Z30

 W300 Fujifilm Z30 
RevealedMay 2017February 2009Newer by 100 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm Z30 W300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 offers external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z30 versus Nikon W300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the W300.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and W300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and W300.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon W300 to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Nikon W300
55
lighter than competitors (110g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Nikon W300
56
lighter than competitors (110g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography features
Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-17 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 280 pictures
Battery type - Built-in
Battery model NP-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $387