Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S8000

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S8000 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 4 years after the S8000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Nikon S8000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the S8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S8000 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and S8000.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S8000 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.