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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X20
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S810c, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S810c (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 5 months later than the S810c and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S810c

 Fujifilm X30 S810c 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Fujifilm X30

 S810c Fujifilm X30 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k920kSharper screen (+309k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S810c

 Fujifilm X30 S810c 
AnnouncedAugust 2014April 2014Similar age
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 offers 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 S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S810c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the S810c.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and S810c is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and S810c.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S810c will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography highlights
Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (423g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (470 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
62
great battery power (470 CIPA)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (423g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
58
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Nikon S810c
34
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (423g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S810c
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X30 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-08-26 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $350