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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 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
  • Released August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was brought out 5 years later than the S620 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the S620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S620

 Fujifilm X30 S620 
ReleasedAugust 2014February 2009Fresher by 68 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Fujifilm X30

 S620 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S620

 Fujifilm X30 S620 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Nikon S620 has proportions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the S620.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S620 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and S620.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
Nikon S620 Portrait photography features
47
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Nikon S620
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (423 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S620 Landscape photography highlights
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (423g)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S620
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 lbs) 120g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $37