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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XP70, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are produced by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the Fujifilm XP70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Fujifilm XP70

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm XP70 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm XP70 Fujifilm XP30 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2011Newer by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XP70

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm XP70 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XP70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the Fujifilm XP70.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XP70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XP70.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography advice
65
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography features
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XP70
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Fujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 210 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $240 $199