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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW110
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon AW100, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the AW100 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out very close to the AW100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the AW100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP30 AW100 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm XP30

 AW100 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon AW100

 Fujifilm XP30 AW100 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 provides external measurements 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 Nikon AW100 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon AW100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the AW100.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and AW100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and AW100.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
Nikon AW100 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography information
Nikon AW100 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Nikon AW100
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon AW100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix AW100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix AW100
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $299