Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S630
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Announced January 2012
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
- Updated by Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched February 2009

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S630 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S630, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the S630 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP50 was introduced 2 years after the S630 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP50 scores vs the S630 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S630 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP50 and Nikon Coolpix S630. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP50 Gallery and Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Nikon S630
Fujifilm XP50 | S630 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm XP50
S630 | Fujifilm XP50 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S630
Fujifilm XP50 | S630 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP50 and Nikon S630 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the S630.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and S630 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP50 and S630.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP50 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP50 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP50 vs Nikon S630 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | Nikon Coolpix S630 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-L12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $240 |