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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 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
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon A900, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and A900 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 5 years before the A900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the A900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon A900

 Fujifilm XP30 A900 

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm XP30

 A900 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2011Newer by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon A900

 Fujifilm XP30 A900 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has outer 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 Nikon A900 has proportions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the A900.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and A900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and A900.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A900 to give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
decent MP (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Nikon A900 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
56
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
65
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
lighter than average (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Nikon A900
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
49
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging information
Nikon A900 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (289g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon A900
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix A900
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 289 grams (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $400