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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Released August 2014
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X20
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and S2100 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 4 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm X30 S2100 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2010Fresher by 57 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm X30

 S2100 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm X30 S2100 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with 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) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 and Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the S2100.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and S2100 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and S2100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The newer Fujifilm X30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
Sony S2100 Sports photography information
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery (470 shots)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
58
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (470 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm X30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423g (0.93 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $0