Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon AW110

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and AW110 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and AW110 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 14 months after the AW110 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the AW110 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the AW110.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and AW110 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and AW110.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon AW110 will resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.