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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Introduced August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S3300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 2 years later than the S3300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the S3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm X30 S3300 
LaunchedAugust 2014February 2012Fresher by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Fujifilm X30

 S3300 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S3300

 Fujifilm X30 S3300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the S3300.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and S3300 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and S3300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S3300 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X30
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
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manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (423g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery power (470 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (423 grams)
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S3300
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-08-26 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 gr (0.93 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 180 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $499 $99