Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S33

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S33 (1/3.1") feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 5 months prior to the S33 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the S33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the S33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and S33 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and S33.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S33 will produce more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.