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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S9100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced within a month of the S9100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the S9100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 S9100 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm XP30

          

          

            
 S9100 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S9100

          

          

            
 Fujifilm XP30 S9100 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 provides exterior measurements 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 S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon S9100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the S9100.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and S9100 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and S9100.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

            Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
32
 manual focus
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Nikon S9100 Sports photography advice
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
36
 long zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (270 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
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 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (200 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low battery life (270 shots)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery (200 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse recording
39
 manual focus
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery life (270 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
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 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $240 $329