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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 2 years after the L100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the L100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon L100

 Fujifilm XP30 L100 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm XP30

 L100 Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L100

 Fujifilm XP30 L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 provides exterior dimensions 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 L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the L100.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and L100 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and L100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP30 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Nikon L100
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Nikon L100 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Nikon L100
65
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
39
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Nikon L100 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon L100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $240 $399