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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix XP130 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 207g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP120
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP130 (16MP) and S3000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP130 was launched 8 years later than the S3000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP130 matches up against the S3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP130 over the Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm XP130 S3000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018February 2010More recent by 98 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Fujifilm XP130

 S3000 Fujifilm XP130 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S3000

 Fujifilm XP130 S3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP130 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3000 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP130 compared to the S3000.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP130 and S3000 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP130 and S3000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP130 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP130 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Street photography features
Nikon S3000 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Sports photography highlights
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Travel photography information
Nikon S3000 Travel photography information
69
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
28
really wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP130 Vlogging details
Nikon S3000 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
26
really wide (27mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP130 vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP130 and Nikon S3000
 Fujifilm FinePix XP130Nikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP130 Nikon Coolpix S3000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-24 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB YesUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 207 gr (0.46 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, group shot) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $171 $150