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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison

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Fujifilm XP30

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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12 MP | 2/3 CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Fujifilm cameras cameras with different body types: Fujifilm XP30, which was introduced in August 2011 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm X30, which was introduced in August 2014 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 2/3-inch sensor. As you can see, XP30 is 3 years older than X30. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm XP30 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-08-16
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 165g. 99 x 68 x 24 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Compare

Fujifilm X30 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-08-26
  • 12MP - 2/3-inch CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 423g. 119 x 72 x 60 mm
  • Replaced Fujifilm X20 Compare

Fujifilm XP30 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP50. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs Fujifilm X30

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix XP30 over Fujifilm X30
GPS
BuiltIn vs None track your location
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Weight
165 g vs 423 g 258 g lighter
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 112mm 28 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4� more flexible focal coverage


Reasons to choose Fujifilm X30 over Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 230k dots 300% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 1.0fps 11 fps faster
Battery Life
470 shots vs 200 shots 270 more frames with a single charge
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 4.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
7.0m vs 3.1m 3.9m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
4.84µm2 vs 2.01µm2 140% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Fujifilm X30
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Fujifilm X30
Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm XP30 has external dimensions of 99 x 68 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.68 x 0.94″) and weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X30 has external dimensions of 119 x 72 x 60 mm (4.69 x 2.83 x 2.36″) and weighs 423 g (0.93 lb / 14.92 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30. Fujifilm XP30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 36mm thinner than Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm XP30 is significantly lighter (258g ) than the Fujifilm X30 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X30's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm XP30's 2.7" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Fujifilm X30 LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Fujifilm XP30 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X30.
Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm X30 has a 12.0MP 2/3-inch (8.8 x 6.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor.

Below you can see the XP30 and X30 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X30 has a 2.1x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm XP30. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X30 features a 28-112 mm F2.0-2.8 4� zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X30 is faster than Fujifilm XP30 at this focal length. On the tele end, Fujifilm XP30 has 28mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X30. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Fujifilm X30 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
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Telezoom

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XP30
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
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Max Aperture at Tele

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XP30
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm XP30 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm XP30 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X30 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 2/3 sensor
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Fujifilm XP30 for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
112 mm Tele Lens
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Fujifilm XP30 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X30 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
165g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 2/3 sensor
423g
Body Thickness 60mm
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Fujifilm XP30 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X30 for Landscape Photography

POOR
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 2/3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Fujifilm X30: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm XP30 and Fujifilm X30 scores compare:

Fujifilm XP30
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #207 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #785 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X30
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #235 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X30 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm XP30 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm XP30. Otherwise, Fujifilm X30 is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Fujifilm X30
Brand Fujifilm Fujifilm
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-08-26
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Size 1/2.3-inch 2/3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 8.8 x 6.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 58.08mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5×) 28-112 mm (4�)
Max Aperture F3.9-4.9 F2.0-2.8
Macro Focus Range 9cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 2.7" 3"
Resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.65x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.10 m 7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 165g 423g
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm 119 x 72 x 60mm
Battery Life 200 shots 470 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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