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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP50
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony S2000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was brought out 20 months after the S2000 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony S2000

 Fujifilm XP30 S2000 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S2000 Fujifilm XP30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony S2000

 Fujifilm XP30 S2000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 features external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the S2000.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and S2000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP30 and S2000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP30 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP30
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
39
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony S2000
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $225