Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S1 Comparison

Camera to replace

Change

Nikon P300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

CHECK PRICE

Change

Fujifilm S1

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

CHECK PRICE

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon P300, which was introduced in May 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm S1, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, P300 is 3 years older than S1. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-05-31

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 160 - 3200

24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

7 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

120fps High-Speed Video

189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-06

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

24-1200 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fully Articulated Screen

920k dot Electronic viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

480fps High-Speed Video

Built-in Wireless

680g. 133 x 91 x 110 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Fujifilm FinePix S1

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Fujifilm FinePix S1

Weight	189 g vs 680 g	491 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 2.80	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	2.34µm² vs 1.76µm²	32% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix S1 over Nikon Coolpix P300

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs No	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 3.200	300% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 7.0fps	3 fps faster
Battery Life	350 shots vs 240 shots	110 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	1200mm vs 100mm	1100 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	50× vs 4.2×	more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage	8.0m vs 6.5m	1.5m longer range
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD	Yes vs No	Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Fujifilm FinePix S1

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution	922k dots vs 920k dots	High resolution screens
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Fujifilm FinePix S1

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm S1 has external dimensions of 133 x 91 x 110 mm (5.24 x 3.58 x 4.33″) and weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1. Nikon P300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 30mm narrower, 33mm shorter and 78mm thinner than Fujifilm S1.

Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1.

Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P300 is significantly lighter (491g ) than the Fujifilm S1 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Bridge Cameras

P300

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

P300

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of S1, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to P300.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Fujifilm S1 sports a Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over the head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Nikon P300's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to S1.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S1: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm S1 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the P300 and S1 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 Cameras

Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon P300 has 32% larger pixel area compared to Fujifilm S1, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S1 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P300 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm S1 features a 24-1200 mm F2.8-5.6 50× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Nikon P300 is faster than Fujifilm S1 at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm S1 has 1100mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon P300. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Nikon P300 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

P300

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

P300

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

P300

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

P300

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm S1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details

Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm S1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Read the details

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details

Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm S1 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
Read the details

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Unknown Focus Points
Read the details

Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm S1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

RAW shooting capability
Environmental Sealings
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
680g
Body Thickness 110mm
Read the details

Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm S1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm S1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P300 and Fujifilm S1 scores compare:

Nikon P300

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #177 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #10 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #262 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm S1 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon P300. Otherwise, Fujifilm S1 is the better camera overall.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon P300 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix P300	Fujifilm FinePix S1
Brand	Nikon	Fujifilm
Announced	2011-05-31	2014-01-06
Body Type	Compact	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	160 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-100 mm (4.2×)	24-1200 mm (50×)
Max Aperture	F1.8-4.9	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	3cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fully Articulated
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	922k dots	920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder	920k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a	97%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6.50 m	8.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	H.264, Motion JPEG	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	189g	680g
Dimensions	103 x 58 x 32mm	133 x 91 x 110mm
Battery Life	240 shots	350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction