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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Let's look closer at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z800EXR (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) and the Z800EXR (1/2") and S2900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Z800EXR was announced 5 years prior to the S2900 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z800EXR grades versus the S2900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Nikon S2900

 Z800EXR S2900 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 S2900 Z800EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 54 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S2900

 Z800EXR S2900 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Nikon S2900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Z800EXR and the S2900.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z800EXR and S2900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z800EXR and S2900.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z800EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S2900 will give greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Z800EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography features
Nikon S2900 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
39
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography factors
Nikon S2900 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (158 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography factors
Nikon S2900 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (158 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S2900
32
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good battery life (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging factors
Nikon S2900 Vlogging factors
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (158 grams)
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S2900
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Nikon Coolpix S2900
Also referred to as FinePix Z808EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 158g (0.35 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $117