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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(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
Nikon S230
(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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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Nikon S230

 Z800EXR S230 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 S230 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S230

 Z800EXR S230 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography advice
Nikon S230 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography information
Nikon S230 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (158 grams)
57
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S230 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography highlights
Nikon S230 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (158 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon S230 Landscape photography features
32
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S230 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (158 grams)
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S230
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRNikon Coolpix S230
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