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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
Fujifilm X30
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X20
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Fujifilm XP30

 Fujifilm X30 Fujifilm XP30 
LaunchedAugust 2014August 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30

 Fujifilm XP30 Fujifilm X30 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
has manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
great battery pack (470 shots)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (423g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (423 grams)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Fujifilm X30
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