Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6300
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S6300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X30 was revealed 2 years after the S6300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up versus the S6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S6300
| Fujifilm X30 | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2014 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 32 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm X30
| S6300 | Fujifilm X30 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S6300
| Fujifilm X30 | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys physical dimensions 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 S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the S6300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and S6300 is 80 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and S6300.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S6300 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
| Fujifilm X30 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model type | Fujifilm X30 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-08-26 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor 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 resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | 423g (0.93 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| 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 photos | 230 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-95 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $499 | $200 |