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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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
  • Launched August 2011
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S4300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 5 months before the S4300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the S4300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S4300

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 S4300 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Fujifilm XP30

          

          

            
 S4300 Fujifilm XP30 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S4300

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 S4300 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4300 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S4300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the S4300.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and S4300.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

            Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
28
 good MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
34
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Nikon S4300 Street photography factors
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
67
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (139g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (180 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
65
 weather proofing
 good MP (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery power (200 per charge)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than competitors in class (139g)
 offers focus by touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography highlights
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 terrible battery power (200 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
41
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery life (180 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
34
 decently wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S4300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 photographs 180 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Retail cost $240 $119