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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm F900EXR
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and S30 (1/3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was unveiled 6 months later than the S30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F800EXR scores against the S30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F800EXR S30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 S30 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon S30

 Fujifilm F800EXR S30 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the S30.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and S30 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and S30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography features
Nikon S30 Portrait photography features
43
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2")
24
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Nikon S30
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Sports photography with Nikon S30
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
28
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
environment proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (214g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Nikon S30
49
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have Timelapse recording
25
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
23
has face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (214g)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon S30
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-25 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
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 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form 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 1 1
Retail cost $330 $119