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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP60
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") provide different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed at a similar time to the S30 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades vs the S30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP50 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm XP50

 S30 Fujifilm XP50 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP50 S30 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 offers external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the S30.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and S30.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP50 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm XP50 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
24
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Street photography info
Nikon S30 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography advice
Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
28
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
low fps (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography information
Nikon S30 Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (214g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S30 Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
25
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging info
Nikon S30 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
23
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (214g)
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 220 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $119