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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP90
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 XP80 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 3 years before the W300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the W300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon W300

 Fujifilm XP80 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Fujifilm XP80

 W300 Fujifilm XP80 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2015Fresher by 28 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon W300

 Fujifilm XP80 W300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the W300.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and W300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm XP80 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography advice
Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Nikon W300
65
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging highlights
Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon W300
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-01-14 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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 179g (0.39 lbs) 231g (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos 280 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $149 $387