Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon AW130

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and AW130 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 5 months prior to the AW130 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the AW130 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon Coolpix AW130. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Nikon AW130 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon AW130 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the AW130.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and AW130 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and AW130.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon AW130 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively.