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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 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
  • Announced August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S640 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 5 years after the S640 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S640

 Fujifilm X30 S640 
LaunchedAugust 2014August 2009More modern by 62 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Fujifilm X30

 S640 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S640

 Fujifilm X30 S640 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has got physical 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) whilst the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the S640.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S640 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and S640.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer Fujifilm X30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography advice
Nikon S640 Street photography advice
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average (423g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography info
Nikon S640 Sports photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery pack (470 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (423g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging information
Nikon S640 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (423g)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S640
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-08-26 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Expeed
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423g (0.93 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $225