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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Z700EXR (1/2") and S230 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z700EXR was revealed 13 months later than the S230 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z700EXR grades vs the S230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Nikon S230

 Z700EXR S230 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 S230 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S230

 Z700EXR S230 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has got outer measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z700EXR against the S230.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z700EXR and S230.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm Z700EXR will deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher Z700EXR will have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S230
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography features
Nikon S230 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (158g)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S230 Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography info
Nikon S230 Travel photography info
55
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (158 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S230 as a Landscape photography camera
33
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S230 as a Vlogging camera
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (158 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S230
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRNikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Nikon Coolpix S230
Otherwise known as FinePix Z707EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 grams (0.35 pounds) 115 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $150