Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D2H

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D2H, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and D2H (4MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and D2H (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 7 years after the D2H which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the D2H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Nikon D2H. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Nikon D2H Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 has physical 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) while the Nikon D2H has specifications of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D2H in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the D2H.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and D2H is 94 and 51 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and D2H.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XP30 will show extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP30 provides an edge in sensor technology.