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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 5 months before the S30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP30 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S30 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP30 S30 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 features outer 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 S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the S30.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and S30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and S30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP30 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm XP30 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
24
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography features
Nikon S30 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Nikon S30 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
28
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography details
Nikon S30 Travel photography details
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Nikon S30 Landscape photography details
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
25
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
23
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $119