Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S32
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S32 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
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
- New Model is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2014

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S32 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S32, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S32 (13MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") provide totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm XP30 was released 3 years before the S32 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades versus the S32 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S32 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Nikon S32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S32
Fujifilm XP30 | S32 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Fujifilm XP30
S32 | Fujifilm XP30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S32
Fujifilm XP30 | S32 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S32 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S32 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the S32.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and S32 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S32 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and S32.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm XP30 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S32 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix S32 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Nikon Coolpix S32 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2014-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4160 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
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 photos | 220 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $240 | $180 |