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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched June 2009
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2016
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and A10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was manufactured 7 years before the A10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades vs the A10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon A10

 Fujifilm Z300 A10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Fujifilm Z300

 A10 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedJanuary 2016June 2009Fresher by 80 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon A10

 Fujifilm Z300 A10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z300 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Nikon A10 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the A10.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and A10 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and A10.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A10 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography features
Nikon A10 Sports photography features
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow fps (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Nikon A10
54
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging information
Nikon A10 Vlogging information
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (155 grams)
30
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon A10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix A10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-06-12 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $90