Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2011
- Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
- Launched August 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Fujifilm X30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") use different sensor size.

The Fujifilm XP30 was released 4 years before the Fujifilm X30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the Fujifilm X30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Fujifilm X30
Fujifilm XP30 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm XP30
Fujifilm X30 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 features external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm X30 has measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 versus Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the Fujifilm X30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 is 94 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP30 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm XP30 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | FujiFilm |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Fujifilm X30 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2014-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 range | 9cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 423 grams (0.93 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 470 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | NP-95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $240 | $499 |