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 P7700
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
X3042 mm²
Coolpix P7700- Area ratio
- 1.37:1
- Absolute difference
- 16 mm²
- Relative difference
- 36.8%
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 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
X30MetricCoolpix P7700
12 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor7.53 × 5.64
2.2 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
4.84 µm²Pixel area3.48 µm²
20.66 MP/cm²Pixel density28.73 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor4.6
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
423 gWeight392 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-95 Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL14 Lithium-Ion 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 P7700 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P7700 has the higher effective resolution. The X30 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix P7700
Released in 2012, Coolpix P7700 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 392 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.