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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon P950
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon P950

 Fujifilm XP30 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Fujifilm XP30

 P950 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2020August 2011Newer by 102 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P950

 Fujifilm XP30 P950 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

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

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Nikon P950
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than competitors (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Nikon P950 Landscape photography information
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Nikon P950
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
59
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competitors (1,005g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon P950
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix P950
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