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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Revealed May 2017
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon W300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and W300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and W300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 3 years before the W300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm X30 W300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm X30

 W300 Fujifilm X30 
RevealedMay 2017August 2014Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm X30 W300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon W300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the W300.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and W300 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and W300.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon W300 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Nikon W300 Street photography details
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition (423 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Nikon W300
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
62
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
48
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging info
Nikon W300 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (423g)
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-08-26 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II -
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 pictures 280 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $387