Nikon W300 vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Nikon W300 vs Fujifilm X-A5

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon W300 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the W300.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A5.
Compare Fujifilm X-A5 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

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Differences

Nikon W300 advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Less expensive
$387* vs $499
Save money for lenses or accessories
Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
29 mm vs 40 mm
Thinner
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Nikon W300

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer video battery life
90 vs 60 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 280 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
22 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon W300, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon W300 Shooter's Report

Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon A1400

Nikon W300

Canon A1400

$387
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$336
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon W300 vs Canon A1400

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon A1400

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$336
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Thinner

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon A1400

Compared to Nikon AW120

Nikon W300

Nikon AW120

$387
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$219
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon W300 vs Nikon AW120

Fujifilm X-A5

Nikon AW120

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$219
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Nikon AW130

Nikon W300

Nikon AW130

$387
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Nikon W300 vs Nikon AW130

Fujifilm X-A5

Nikon AW130

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon AW130

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Nikon W300

Fujifilm X-A3

$387
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon W300 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

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Compared to Canon EOS M6

Nikon W300

Canon EOS M6

$387
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Waterproof

$399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon W300 vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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