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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced February 2011
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Z700EXR (1/2") and S3100 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z700EXR was released 12 months prior to the S3100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z700EXR grades against the S3100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Nikon S3100

 Z700EXR S3100 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 S3100 Z700EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3100

 Z700EXR S3100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z700EXR has outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z700EXR versus the S3100.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and S3100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z700EXR and S3100.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z700EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S3100 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Z700EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Street photography with Nikon S3100
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (158g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S3100
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography details
Nikon S3100 Travel photography details
55
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (158g)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography features
33
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging features
Nikon S3100 Vlogging features
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (158g)
28
quite wide (26mm)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Nikon S3100
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Nikon Coolpix S3100
Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-02-09
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.35 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $139