Fujifilm FinePix XP30

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    Highlights

    • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14.2 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm FinePix XP series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm FinePix XP series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP130
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    		January
    2018    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP120
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    		January
    2017    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP70
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    		January
    2014    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP60
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    		June
    2013    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP200
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    		March
    2013    		 16.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP150
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    		January
    2012    		 14.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP50
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    		January
    2012    		 14.4 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
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    2011    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm XP10
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    		February
    2010    		 12.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 64 - 1,600 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm FinePix XP130 vs FinePix XP120 vs FinePix XP70 vs FinePix XP60 vs FinePix XP200 vs FinePix XP150.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix XP30.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Fujifilm FinePix XP30 to its predecessor FinePix XP10 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm FinePix XP30 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP10
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
    Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
    Center Autofocus vs
    Continuous Autofocus vs
    Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 36 mm
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.9 vs f/4.0
    Image Stabilization vs
    Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 1/4 sec
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps vs 0.6 fps
    Built-in GPS vs
    Orientation Sensor vs
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm FinePix XP30 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP10
    Higher Native ISO 100 vs 64
    Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 180 mm
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/4.8
    Heavier 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz) vs 135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
    Internal Storage 10 MB vs 13 MB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm FinePix XP30 vs FinePix XP10.

    Successor

    In 2012 Fujifilm FinePix XP30 was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix XP50. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP30
    Higher Sensor Resolution 14.4 Megapixel vs 14.2 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3072 vs 4320 x 3240
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    HDMI Output Mini vs
    Longer Battery Life 220 shots vs 200 shots
    Internal Storage 95 MB vs 10 MB
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm FinePix XP50 vs Fujifilm FinePix XP30
    Live View Autofocus vs
    Built-in GPS vs
    Heavier 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) vs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm FinePix XP30 vs FinePix XP50.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4320 x 2432, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2048 x 1532, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix XP30.

    Fujifilm XP200
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP150
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP130
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP60
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP70
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP120
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.4 MP

    Fujifilm XP10
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.2 MP

    Fujifilm XP50
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.4 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Nikon Z f
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    Full Frame

    24.4 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    USB Input

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 comes with NP-45A battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 10 MB internal storage and a single SD /SDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 has dimensions of 99 x 68 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.68 x 0.94"). It weighs 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    99 mm (3.9")

    68 mm (2.68")

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    68 mm (2.68")

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    24 mm (0.94")

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    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 dimensions

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm FinePix XP30 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    92

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 gets a score of 92 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

    Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and give score of 53 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    46

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP30 a score of 46 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    59

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP30 a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP30 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP30 a score of 65 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP30 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    47

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP30 a score of 47 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Fujifilm FinePix XP30 a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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