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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix XP200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 232g - 116 x 71 x 30mm
  • Launched March 2013
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon S30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP200 was introduced 14 months later than the S30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP200 grades vs the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP200 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP200 S30 
RevealedMarch 2013February 2012More recent by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm XP200

 S30 Fujifilm XP200 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP200 S30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP200 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the S30.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP200 and S30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and S30.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP200 will result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Portrait photography information
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Sports photography info
Nikon S30 Sports photography info
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
environment sealing
low fps (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP200
Travel photography with Nikon S30
66
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
environment sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP200
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
26
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP200 Vlogging features
Nikon S30 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
23
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (214g)
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Fujifilm XP200 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP200 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP200Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP200 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-22 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 71 x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 300 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, delay, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $119