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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S2100 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was revealed 20 months after the S2100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores versus the S2100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm XP30 S2100 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm XP30

 S2100 Fujifilm XP30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm XP30 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 vs the S2100.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and S2100.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP30 to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography info
Sony S2100 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography info
Sony S2100 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Sony S2100
65
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography factors
Sony S2100 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
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 range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format 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 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $0