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Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

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
  • Launched May 2017
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon W300 versus Sigma fp L, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the W300 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The W300 was launched 4 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the W300 grades against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sigma fp L

 W300 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Nikon W300

 fp L W300 
AnnouncedMarch 2021May 2017Newer by 46 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sigma fp L

 W300 fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon W300 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Nikon W300 versus Sigma fp L in our newest 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 select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the W300 versus the fp L.

Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and fp L.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The W300 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
89
has manual focus
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
great megapixels (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
great megapixels (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
38
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon W300 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Sigma fp L
 Nikon Coolpix W300Sigma fp L
General Information
Company Nikon Sigma
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Sigma fp L
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-05-31 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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 280 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $387 $2,499