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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 XP70 vs Nikon S30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S30, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 24 months after the S30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP70 S30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S30 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP70 S30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the S30.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and S30.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XP70 will show extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Nikon S30
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
24
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography advice
Nikon S30 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
environment proofing
slow fps (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (214 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
40
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
25
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
23
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (214g)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $199 $119