Fujifilm FinePix XP30

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

3
Bad:

13

Pros:

Waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof, the XP30 is equally at home in Aruba or Fallujah. Included GPS lets you plot out your pictures on a map. It’s relatively inexpensive.

Cons:

Default “Scene Recognition” mode exhibits all the good judgment of a drunken sailor. Just about everything from focusing to deleting pictures locking in on GPS satellites was painstakingly slow. Videos were ruined by their audio, which include

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Last revision on April 8, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof, the XP30 is equally at home in Aruba or Fallujah. Included GPS lets you plot out your pictures on a map. It’s relatively inexpensive

Reviewers Didn't Like

Default “Scene Recognition” mode exhibits all the good judgment of a drunken sailor. Just about everything from focusing to deleting pictures locking in on GPS satellites was painstakingly slow. Videos were ruined by their audio, which include

Expert reviews and ratings

The Fujifilm FinePix XP30 comes in a few different colors: black, blue, green and orange. We tried out the blue model and were impressed with the way the color looked. The XP30 is definitely a portable camera as it measures 3.9 x 2.7 x 0.9-inches...

By TechReviewSource on October 21, 2011

The XP30 is a jack of all trades, master of none. Its rugged credentials can't make up for its average image quality and troublesome side-locking...

By CNET Australia on June 28, 2011

Considering the great price, top feature set including onboard GPS and excellent build quality, you can forgive the sometimes lacklustre image quality Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques....

By Digital Camera Buyer on June 07, 2011

On paper, the Fuji FinePix XP30 is a notable improvement on the XP10. However, its performances in both photo and video mode make the Olympus TG-310 a better model in all respects ... and it's no more expensive...

By DigitalVersus on June 07, 2011

Protecting precious pictures seems like a logical idea to us - trouble is, we're not convinced that the XP30's pictures are all that precious. Nicely priced and better designed than some of its chunkier (and pricier) competitors, we can't...

By itreviews.com on June 07, 2011

The Fujifilm Finepix XP30 is a tough cookie with some useful features. Unfortunately quality issues and shortcomings related to its GPS function mean that the camera fails to live up to its promise...

By Computeractive on May 27, 2011

Key Features * 14 megapixel sensor * 5x zoom lens (28 - 140mm) * Onboard GPS * Waterproof, dustproof and shockproofThe XP30 is a keenly priced and a stylish addition to the burgeoning tough compact market. Easy to use and thoughtfully laid...

By Smarthouse on May 23, 2011

The Fujifilm FinePix XP30 rugged camera is easy to use, fairly tough and cheaper than most of its rivals. When it comes to picture quality, though, it often leaves something to be...

By CNET UK on May 16, 2011

Surprisingly affordable toughened compact that holds in truth holds appeal for active families rather than adrenalin junkies. It can be ”killed” pretty quickly if you do actually want to put its robust qualities to the...

By Pocket-lint on April 29, 2011

Thrill seekers who want to take their camera kit along on adventures have a spate of products to choose from these days.Fujifilm’s FinePix XP30 is one such specimen. It’s rugged, water-resistant, and has GPS onboard. But just as...

By Wired on April 21, 2011

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