Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 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
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Updated by Fujifilm XP50
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon A900
Fujifilm XP30 | A900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Fujifilm XP30
A900 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 55 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon A900
Fujifilm XP30 | A900 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
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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 |