Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S30
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm XP50
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S30
Fujifilm XP50 | S30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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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 |