Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm XF1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XF1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 13 months before the Fujifilm XF1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Fujifilm XF1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has proportions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XF1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm XF1.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm XP30 will offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.