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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P310
  • Replacement is Nikon P340
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the P330 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and P330 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 18 months after the P330 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the P330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon P330

 Fujifilm X30 P330 
LaunchedAugust 2014March 2013Newer by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Fujifilm X30

 P330 Fujifilm X30 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon P330

 Fujifilm X30 P330 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 offers physical 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 P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon P330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the P330.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and P330 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and P330.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
Nikon P330 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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manual focus
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
Nikon P330 Street photography features
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (423g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
35
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery pack (470 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Nikon P330
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really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (423 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon P330
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix P330
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2013-03-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 gr (0.93 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 213
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $500