Reasons to choose X30
Released in 2014, X30 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 12 MP effective resolution, and a 423 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X30
vs Nikon Coolpix AW130
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
X3028 mm²
Coolpix AW130- Area ratio
- 2.04:1
- Absolute difference
- 30 mm²
- Relative difference
- 104.1%
The X30 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X30MetricCoolpix AW130
12 MPEffective pixels16 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor6.16 × 4.62
2.2 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
4.84 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
20.66 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
423 gWeight221 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-95 Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-ion Battery EN-EL12 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X30 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix AW130 has the lighter body. The Coolpix AW130 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix AW130 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix AW130
Released in 2015, Coolpix AW130 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 221 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.