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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A2
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
  • Announced May 2017
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon W300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and W300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was released 4 years earlier than the W300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up versus the W300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm X-A1 W300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 W300 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedMay 2017November 2013Newer by 42 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm X-A1 W300 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the W300.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and W300 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and W300.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography info
Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography advice
Nikon W300 Street photography advice
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography info
Nikon W300 Sports photography info
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography factors
Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
66
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography features
Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging info
Nikon W300 Vlogging info
31
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm X-A1Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-11-30 2017-05-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS -
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 350 shots 280 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $387