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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S6300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 5 months earlier than the S6300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up versus the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm XP30 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S6300 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm XP30 S6300 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S6300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the S6300.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and S6300.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6300 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Nikon S6300
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography information
Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography factors
Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
65
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography details
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S6300
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $240 $200