Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon AW100
Fujifilm XP30 | AW100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Fujifilm XP30
AW100 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon AW100
Fujifilm XP30 | AW100 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
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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 |