Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Nikon S30
Fujifilm F800EXR | S30 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
S30 | Fujifilm F800EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Nikon S30
Fujifilm F800EXR | S30 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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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 |