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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Nikon S30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and S30 (1/3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was announced about the same time to the S30 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores vs the S30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F660EXR S30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 S30 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F660EXR S30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Nikon S30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the S30.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and S30 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and S30.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Portrait photography with Nikon S30
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
25
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography features
Nikon S30 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (217g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography highlights
Nikon S30 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (217 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (214g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
26
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F660EXR
Vlogging with Nikon S30
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (217g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
23
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (214 grams)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Nikon Coolpix S30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life 300 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $119