Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 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
- Introduced August 2011
- Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
- Successor is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Announced January 2020

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 Overview
The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P950, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the P950 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 9 years before the P950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Nikon Coolpix P950. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon P950
Fujifilm XP30 | P950 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm XP30
P950 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Announced | January 2020 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 102 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P950
Fujifilm XP30 | P950 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 has physical 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) and the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the P950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and P950 is 94 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and P950.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P950 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix P950 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix P950 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-08-16 | 2020-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-2000mm (83.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 90% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 300 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 1005 gr (2.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") |
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 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $240 | $797 |