FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR & Nikon Coolpix S2900. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery & Nikon S2900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Nikon S2900
Z700EXR | S2900 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR
S2900 | Z700EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 60 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S2900
Z700EXR | S2900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S2900 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | Nikon Coolpix S2900 | |
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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 |