Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S31

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S31, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 22 months earlier than the S31 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the S31 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Nikon S31 has specifications of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S31 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the S31.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and S31 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and S31.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm XP30 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.