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Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and S30 (1/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X70 was launched 4 years after the S30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Nikon S30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up vs the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm X70 S30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2012Newer by 49 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm X70

 S30 Fujifilm X70 

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm X70 S30 

Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X70 compared to the S30.

Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and S30 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and S30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X70 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X70 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
25
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography factors
Nikon S30 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography factors
Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
29
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography details
Nikon S30 Travel photography details
78
supports touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (214g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography info
Nikon S30 Landscape photography info
60
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
26
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging factors
Nikon S30 Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
23
features face detect focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (214g)
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Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm X70Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X70 Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2012-02-01
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 7.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) -
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 340 gr (0.75 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 330 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-95 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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