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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 20 months before the Fujifilm X20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the Fujifilm X20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm X20 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm X20 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2011Fresher by 20 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X20

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm X20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Fujifilm X20 has measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the Fujifilm X20.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X20 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X20.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP30 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm XP30 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Fujifilm X20 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (270 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
good battery (270 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography info
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (353 grams)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Fujifilm X20
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Fujifilm X20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-04-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/1000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 353 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 200 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $240 $500