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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(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
Nikon S30
(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
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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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm X20 S30 
IntroducedApril 2013February 2012More modern by 16 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper 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 typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
25
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Nikon S30 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (353g)
51
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Nikon S30
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 per charge)
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography details
Nikon S30 Travel photography details
61
great battery life (270 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (353g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (214g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Nikon S30 Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
26
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Nikon S30 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (353g)
23
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average (214g)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm X20Nikon 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