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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A3
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-A2 vs Nikon W300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and W300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was announced 3 years earlier than the W300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades versus the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm X-A2 W300 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 W300 Fujifilm X-A2 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2015More modern by 28 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm X-A2 W300 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the W300.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and W300 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and W300.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A2 features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography factors
Nikon W300 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography info
Nikon W300 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography advice
Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
58
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
slow fps (5.6 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography highlights
Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
78
better than average battery power (410 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging details
Nikon W300 Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly display
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm X-A2Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-14 2017-05-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.6 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 231g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 images 280 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $370 $387