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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 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
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP50
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D70
  • Later Model is Nikon D90
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and D80 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and D80 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was unveiled 4 years after the D80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the D80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Nikon D80

 Fujifilm XP30 D80 
IntroducedAugust 2011September 2006Newer by 60 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Fujifilm XP30

 D80 Fujifilm XP30 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon D80

 Fujifilm XP30 D80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 has 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) and the Nikon D80 has measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the D80.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and D80 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and D80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm XP30 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D80 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography highlights
Nikon D80 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP30
Sports photography with Nikon D80
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
41
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography advice
Nikon D80 Travel photography advice
65
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
44
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Nikon D80 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging advice
Nikon D80 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
9
no video
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Nikon D80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Nikon D80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Nikon D80
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-08-16 2006-09-23
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 668 gr (1.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 524
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $800