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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Replaced the FujiFilm XP10
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S3600, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and S3600 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was introduced 3 years prior to the S3600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the S3600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm XP30 S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S3600 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S3600

 Fujifilm XP30 S3600 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got external measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the S3600.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and S3600 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and S3600.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Nikon S3600 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Nikon S3600
65
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Nikon S3600 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S3600
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S3600
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $200