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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S640 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 2 years after the S640 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the S640 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm XP30 S640 
ReleasedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S640 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm XP30 S640 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S640 has dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the S640.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and S640 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and S640.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Nikon S640 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Nikon S640
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Nikon S640 Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S640 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S640
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 9cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $240 $225