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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 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
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S630 (12MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S630 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X30 was launched 5 years later than the S630 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the S630 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S630

 Fujifilm X30 S630 
IntroducedAugust 2014February 2009Fresher by 68 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm X30

 S630 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S630

 Fujifilm X30 S630 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has physical measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Nikon S630 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the S630.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and S630 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and S630.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography features
Nikon S630 Street photography features
64
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average in class (423g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
Nikon S630 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography features
Nikon S630 Travel photography features
62
better than average battery (470 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (423g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
long reach (260mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Nikon S630
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (423 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S630
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S630
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $240