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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P300
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the P310 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 10 months prior to the P310 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon P310

 Fujifilm XP30 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Fujifilm XP30

 P310 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedJune 2012August 2011Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P310

 Fujifilm XP30 P310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the P310.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and P310 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and P310.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography details
Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Nikon P310 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Nikon P310
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography info
Nikon P310 Travel photography info
65
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Nikon P310
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
36
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P310
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-06-22
Physical type 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $240 $700