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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum 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 F750EXR vs Nikon S30 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F750EXR and Nikon S30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and S30 (1/3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was brought out around the same time to the S30 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F750EXR matches up against the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F750EXR S30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 S30 Fujifilm F750EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F750EXR S30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F750EXR enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR versus the S30.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F750EXR and S30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F750EXR and S30.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F750EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F750EXR will provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
24
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography features
Nikon S30 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
weather proof
slow fps (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (234g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon S30 Landscape photography features
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
25
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging information
Nikon S30 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (234g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
23
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXRNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Nikon Coolpix S30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 7.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 grams (0.52 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 240 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery ID NP-50A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $445 $119