Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 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
- Launched August 2014
- Old Model is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2011
- Successor is Nikon S9300

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S9100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S9100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X30 was released 3 years later than the S9100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S9100
Fujifilm X30 | S9100 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm X30
S9100 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S9100
Fujifilm X30 | S9100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 provides outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S9100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the S9100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and S9100 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and S9100.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Fujifilm X30 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm X30 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-08-26 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | Expeed C2 |
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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.65x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 423 grams (0.93 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
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 |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $499 | $329 |