Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW100

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 3 years before the AW100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the AW100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Nikon Coolpix AW100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Nikon AW100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 vs Nikon AW100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the AW100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and AW100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and AW100.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.