• 2/3 inch 58.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X10 advantages over Nikon S4300

  • Larger sensor
    2/3 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.20 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S4300 advantages over Fujifilm X10

  • Less expensive
    $170 vs $600 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    156 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 56 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    139g vs 361g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Really solid body littered with external controls feels like a camera should; Very bright zoom lens; Clever EXR modes; Raw support.

  • White orb problem; EV dial difficult to turn; Below average battery life; Shallow buffers; Occasional demosaicing errors.

  • Read our Fujifilm X10 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon S3300

Fujifilm X10
Nikon S3300
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon S3300

Nikon S4300
Nikon S3300
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Nikon S3300

Compared to Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm X20
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X20

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm X20
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm X20

Compared to Fujifilm JX680

Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm JX680
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm JX680

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm JX680
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm JX680

Compared to Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X10
Nikon P7800
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs Nikon P7800

Nikon S4300
Nikon P7800
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $500
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Nikon P7800

Compared to Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X10
Fujifilm X30
  • $900
  • 2/3 inch
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X10 vs Fujifilm X30

Nikon S4300
Fujifilm X30
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $499
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S4300 vs Fujifilm X30

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