FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230
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![FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-Z800EXR/FujiFilm-Z800EXR-front.jpg)
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Alternate Name is FinePix Z808EXR
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2009
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the S230 (10MP) is very similar but the Z800EXR (1/2") and S230 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
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The Z800EXR was brought out 18 months after the S230 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z800EXR matches up versus the S230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR & Nikon Coolpix S230. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery & Nikon S230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Nikon S230
Z800EXR | S230 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 18 months |
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR
S230 | Z800EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S230
Z800EXR | S230 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z800EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S230 has sizing of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Nikon S230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z800EXR compared to the S230.
![FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 size comparison FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-Z800EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S230-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and S230 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-Z800EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S230-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z800EXR and S230.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z800EXR due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm Z800EXR will offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Z800EXR will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
![FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-Z800EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S230-sensor-size-comparison.png)
FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder
![FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/FujiFilm-FinePix-Z800EXR-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S230-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | Nikon Coolpix S230 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | Nikon Coolpix S230 |
Also Known as | FinePix Z808EXR | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | - |
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 | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158 gr (0.35 lb) | 115 gr (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-45A | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $150 |