Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30
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33 Features
17 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A150 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A150 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Nikon S30
Fujifilm A150 | S30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm A150
S30 | Fujifilm A150 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S30
Fujifilm A150 | S30 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
See the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A150 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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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 |