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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X20
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and P300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 14 months later than the P300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up against the P300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm X10 P300 
IntroducedJuly 2012May 2011Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm X10

 P300 Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm X10 P300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X10 versus Nikon P300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the P300.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and P300 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and P300.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The fresher Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P300 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
27
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (350 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Nikon P300
60
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (350 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
63
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (270 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P300 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (350 grams)
36
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm X10Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X10 Nikon Coolpix P300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-11 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 245 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $500