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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 2 years later than the S620 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the S620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S620

 Fujifilm XP30 S620 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S620 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S620

 Fujifilm XP30 S620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 offers 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) and the Nikon S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 compared to the S620.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and S620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and S620.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Nikon S620
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography advice
Nikon S620 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Nikon S620
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S620 Travel photography highlights
65
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than average in class (120g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (120 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S620
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S620
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-16 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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 type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 120 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $240 $37