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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Previous Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S3300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 5 months earlier than the S3300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the S3300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm XP30 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S3300 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm XP30 S3300 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the S3300.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and S3300 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and S3300.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography details
Nikon S3300 Travel photography details
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average (128g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Nikon S3300
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S3300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen 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 -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 photographs 180 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $240 $99