Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Old Model is Fujifilm X10
- Renewed by Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the S30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X20 was released 16 months after the S30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S30
| Fujifilm X20 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2013 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 16 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm X20
| S30 | Fujifilm X20 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S30
| Fujifilm X20 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has dimensions 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 X20 vs Nikon S30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the S30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and S30 is 83 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and S30.
As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 Specifications
| Fujifilm X20 | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm X20 | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-04-29 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.5fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/1000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 353 grams (0.78 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 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 | 270 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | NP-50 | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $500 | $119 |