Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P310

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and P310 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and P310 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 2 years after the P310 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the P310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Nikon Coolpix P310. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the P310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and P310 is 80 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and P310.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon P310 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.