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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z808EXR
Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Launched September 2013
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is relatively comparable but the Z800EXR (1/2") and S02 (1/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z800EXR was unveiled 4 years prior to the S02 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z800EXR matches up against the S02 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Nikon S02

 Z800EXR S02 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 S02 Z800EXR 
LaunchedSeptember 2013July 2010Newer by 38 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S02

 Z800EXR S02 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z800EXR has got physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S02 has sizing of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Z800EXR against the S02.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and S02 is 95 and 97 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and S02.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z800EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S02 will provide more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Z800EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon S02 Portrait photography factors
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good megapixels (13MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Street photography with Nikon S02
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (158g)
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography features
Nikon S02 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography features
Nikon S02 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (158g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography advice
Nikon S02 Landscape photography advice
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big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Vlogging with Nikon S02
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (158 grams)
33
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S02 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S02
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRNikon Coolpix S02
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Nikon Coolpix S02
Other name FinePix Z808EXR -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2013-09-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 1.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158 grams (0.35 lb) 100 grams (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" 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 life - 210 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single -
Retail cost $200 $177