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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon P310
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and P300 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and P300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 4 years later than the P300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon P300 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up versus the P300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm X-E2S P300 
ReleasedJanuary 2016May 2011More recent by 57 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 P300 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm X-E2S P300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S features outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the P300.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2S and P300 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and P300.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2S will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2S is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Nikon P300
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
28
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography highlights
Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography factors
Nikon P300 Sports photography factors
70
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Nikon P300
72
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
43
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging info
Nikon P300 Vlogging info
35
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm X-E2SNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Nikon Coolpix P300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-15 2011-05-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 77 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 350 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $599 $500