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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon S6300, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and S6300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was launched 4 years later than the S6300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S6300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the S6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm X-T2 S6300 
LaunchedJuly 2016February 2012Fresher by 54 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 S6300 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm X-T2 S6300 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Nikon S6300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the S6300.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and S6300 is 76 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and S6300.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-T2 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 per charge)
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography features
Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
63
weather proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery (340 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
33
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Nikon S6300
 Fujifilm X-T2Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-07-07 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 340 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Retail cost $1,600 $200