Fujifilm XP90 vs Nikon S30

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm XP90 versus Nikon S30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XP90 was introduced 4 years later than the S30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades against the S30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP90 & Nikon Coolpix S30. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery & Nikon S30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP90 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP90 versus Nikon S30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 versus the S30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP90 and S30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and S30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP90 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm XP90 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP90 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.