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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(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
Nikon S9100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm X30 S9100 
LaunchedAugust 2014July 2011More recent by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm X30

 S9100 Fujifilm X30 
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm X30 S9100 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
32
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
64
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (2/3")
heavier than competition (423 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery life (470 per charge)
has phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
62
great battery life (470 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (423 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than competitors (214g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (270 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (270 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (423 grams)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm X30Nikon Coolpix S9100
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