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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Z700EXR (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the Z700EXR (1/2") and S2900 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z700EXR was introduced 6 years earlier than the S2900 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z700EXR matches up versus the S2900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Nikon S2900

 Z700EXR S2900 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 S2900 Z700EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 60 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S2900

 Z700EXR S2900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z700EXR vs the S2900.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z700EXR and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z700EXR and S2900.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S2900 will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Z700EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
39
good MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (158g)
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Sports photography info
Nikon S2900 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography features
Nikon S2900 Travel photography features
55
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (158g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery (250 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography features
33
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
44
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (158 grams)
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S2900
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Nikon Coolpix S2900
Also called FinePix Z707EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $117