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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
22
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Z700EXR (1/2") and S3000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z700EXR was announced at a similar time to the S3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z700EXR grades against the S3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Nikon S3000

 Z700EXR S3000 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 S3000 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3000

 Z700EXR S3000 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z700EXR against the S3000.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z700EXR and S3000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Z700EXR offers the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Street photography with Nikon S3000
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (158 grams)
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S3000
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
17
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography features
Nikon S3000 Travel photography features
55
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (158 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Landscape photography camera
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screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging information
Nikon S3000 Vlogging information
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (158 grams)
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3000
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Nikon Coolpix S3000
Also called as FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 gr (0.35 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model NP-45A EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $150