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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
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Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Released May 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon P310
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was manufactured 4 years later than the P300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP90 matches up vs the P300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Nikon P300

 Fujifilm XP90 P300 
ReleasedJanuary 2016May 2011Fresher by 57 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Fujifilm XP90

 P300 Fujifilm XP90 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon P300

 Fujifilm XP90 P300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 compared to the P300.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and P300 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP90 and P300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP90 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography details
Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography highlights
Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography advice
Nikon P300 Sports photography advice
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography information
Nikon P300 Travel photography information
67
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Landscape photography camera
46
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 shots)
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging advice
Nikon P300 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Nikon P300
 Fujifilm XP90Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP90 Nikon Coolpix P300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203 grams (0.45 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $500