Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3100
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3100 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
- Revealed August 2011
- Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
- Successor is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Announced February 2011

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3100 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S3100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 7 months after the S3100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the S3100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Nikon Coolpix S3100. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Nikon S3100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S3100
Fujifilm XP30 | S3100 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Fujifilm XP30
S3100 | Fujifilm XP30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S3100
Fujifilm XP30 | S3100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you 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") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S3100 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S3100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the S3100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and S3100 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and S3100.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm XP30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix S3100 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-16 | 2011-02-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $240 | $139 |