Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D5300

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon D5300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and D5300 (24MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and D5300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 3 years earlier than the D5300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D5300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the D5300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Nikon D5300. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Nikon D5300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon D5300 has measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 versus Nikon D5300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the D5300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and D5300 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and D5300.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon D5300 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.