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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed around the same time to the S100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the S100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S100

 Fujifilm XP30 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S100 Fujifilm XP30 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution820k230kCrisper screen (+590k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S100

 Fujifilm XP30 S100 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S100 has dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the S100.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and S100 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and S100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S100 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Nikon S100 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Nikon S100 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Nikon S100
65
weather sealing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Nikon S100
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Nikon S100
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 pictures 150 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $240