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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon AW130, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 4 years before the AW130 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the AW130 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm XP30 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Fujifilm XP30

 AW130 Fujifilm XP30 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2011More recent by 42 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon AW130

 Fujifilm XP30 AW130 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the AW130.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and AW130 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and AW130.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW130 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Nikon AW130
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (370 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Nikon AW130
65
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Nikon AW130 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon AW130
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $398