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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 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 S3000
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Nikon S3000

 Z800EXR S3000 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 S3000 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S3000

 Z800EXR S3000 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

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

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography details
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lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography info
Nikon S3000 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (158g)
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S3000
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z800EXR
Travel photography with Nikon S3000
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (158g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography info
32
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
28
decently wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging info
Nikon S3000 Vlogging info
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (158 grams)
26
decently wide (27mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Nikon S3000
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRNikon Coolpix S3000
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