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Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50 Comparison

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Nikon P300

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

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Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50 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 XP50, which was introduced in January 2012 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 7 months difference between P300 and XP50 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50 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
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Fujifilm XP50 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-05
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 175g. 99 x 68 x 26 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Compare

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 XP50

Fujifilm XP50 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP60. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 vs Nikon Coolpix P300

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
922k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 3.0fps 4 fps faster
Battery Life
240 shots vs 220 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
6.5m vs 3.1m 3.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
2.34µm2 vs 1.98µm2 18% larger pixel area
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP50 over Nikon Coolpix P300
Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Weight
175 g vs 189 g 14 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 100mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4.2× more flexible focal coverage
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Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50
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
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50: 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 XP50 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 XP50 has external dimensions of 99 x 68 x 26 mm (3.9 x 2.68 x 1.02″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50. Fujifilm XP50 is 4mm narrower and 6mm thinner than Nikon P300 but it is also 10mm taller.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50.
Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP50 is 14g lighter than the Nikon P300 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

P300
XP50
Min
Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

P300
XP50
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Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of XP50, 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's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm XP50's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50: 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 XP50 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the P300 and XP50 sensor size comparison.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50 Cameras


Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50 have the same 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 18% larger pixel area compared to Fujifilm XP50, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P300 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm XP50 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens.

Nikon P300 has 4mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm XP50. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP50 has 40mm longer reach than the Nikon P300. Both cameras has a max aperture of f4.90 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

P300
XP50
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

P300
XP50
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P300
XP50
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P300
XP50
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Fujifilm XP50 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 XP50 for Portrait Photography

POOR
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
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
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
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm XP50 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
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
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 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
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP50 for Sports Photography

POOR
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
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Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm XP50 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
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Compact Body
175g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm XP50 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
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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Nikon P300 vs Fujifilm XP50: 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 XP50, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 XP50 scores compare:

Nikon P300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #176 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #779 out of 1257 in all Cameras
Fujifilm XP50
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #158 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #731 out of 1257 in all Cameras

Fujifilm XP50 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon P300 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon P300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P300 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Brand Nikon Fujifilm
Announced 2011-05-31 2012-01-05
Body Type Compact Compact
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 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 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×) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range 3cm 9cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 2.70"
Resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 m 3.10 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 189g 175g
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 99 x 68 x 26mm
Battery Life 240 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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