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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S1000pj (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was launched 5 years after the S1000pj which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the S1000pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S1000pj

 Fujifilm X30 S1000pj 
ReleasedAugust 2014August 2009Newer by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Fujifilm X30

 S1000pj Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S1000pj

 Fujifilm X30 S1000pj 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the S1000pj.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and S1000pj is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and S1000pj.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 has the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
47
focusing manually
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition (423g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography features
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography details
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
62
great battery pack (470 shots)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (423 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S1000pj
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Expeed
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 grams (0.93 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $289