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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Finepix Z91
Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and S31 (10MP) and the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Finepix Z90 was launched 3 years earlier than the S31 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S31 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Finepix Z90 matches up vs the S31 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Nikon S31

 Finepix Z90 S31 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 S31 Finepix Z90 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S31

 Finepix Z90 S31 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the S31.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Finepix Z90 and S31 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Finepix Z90 and S31.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Finepix Z90 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Finepix Z90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.9")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Street photography with Nikon S31
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.9")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S31 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.9")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography info
Nikon S31 Travel photography info
68
comes with touch focus
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
weather proof
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S31 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.9")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Vlogging advice
Nikon S31 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
24
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Nikon S31 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Nikon S31
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Nikon Coolpix S31
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Nikon Coolpix S31
Also Known as Finepix Z91 -
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 9cm -
Crop factor 5.8 7.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $220 $90