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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the S30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm A150 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A150 was unveiled 4 years before the S30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm A150 grades versus the S30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm A150 S30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm A150

 S30 Fujifilm A150 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm A150 S30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A150 and the S30.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A150 and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A150 and S30.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A150 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm A150 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Portrait photography details
Nikon S30 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography factors
Nikon S30 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition (130g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
max fps low (1.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography information
Nikon S30 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (130g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (214g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A150
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
26
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
23
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A150 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-04 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $119