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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP90
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 2 years after the S30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades against the S30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP80 S30 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm XP80

 S30 Fujifilm XP80 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm XP80 S30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the S30.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and S30 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and S30.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP80 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm XP80 will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP80 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography information
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
24
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S30 Sports photography highlights
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
52
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
25
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging info
Nikon S30 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
23
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (214 grams)
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm XP80Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm XP80 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 179g (0.39 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 210 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-45S 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $119