FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000
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35 Features
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2010

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z800EXR (1/2") and S3000 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

The Z800EXR was introduced 6 months after the S3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Z800EXR scores against the S3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Nikon Coolpix S3000. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Nikon S3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Nikon S3000
Z800EXR | S3000 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR
S3000 | Z800EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S3000
Z800EXR | S3000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR offers outside 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 S3000 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR versus Nikon S3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z800EXR compared to the S3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z800EXR and S3000 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z800EXR and S3000.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Z800EXR includes the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | Nikon Coolpix S3000 |
Also called | FinePix Z808EXR | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2010-02-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.7 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model | NP-45A | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $200 | $150 |